Lithium carbonate Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
303
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+138.8%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 303 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,733 to the NHS. This is 138.8% above 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
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,389 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,733 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.8% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +138.8% vs national average |
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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.