Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
206
Total Quantity
3,171
NHS Cost
£464
vs National Avg
+62.4%

THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE prescribed 206 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £464 to the NHS. This is 62.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items206
Total Quantity3,171
Total NHS Cost£464
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+62.4%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice206 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+62.4% 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.