Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE HIGH STREET PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

144

Total Quantity

3,984

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+13.5%

THE HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 144 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,173 to the NHS. This is 13.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	144
Total Quantity	3,984
Total NHS Cost	£1,173
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+13.5%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	144 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+13.5% 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.