Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
2,157
NHS Cost
£346
vs National Avg
+37.9%

THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP prescribed 175 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £346 to the NHS. This is 37.9% 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
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items175
Total Quantity2,157
Total NHS Cost£346
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+37.9%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice175 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+37.9% 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.