Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
278
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+119.1%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 278 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,770 to the NHS. This is 119.1% 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
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 278 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,741 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,770 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.1% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 278 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +119.1% 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.