Lithium carbonate Prescribing at SWARLAND AVENUE SURGERY

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
72
Total Quantity
2,268
NHS Cost
£323
vs National Avg
-43.2%

SWARLAND AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 72 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £323 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items72
Total Quantity2,268
Total NHS Cost£323
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-43.2%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice72 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-43.2% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.