Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
2,280
NHS Cost
£483
vs National Avg
-60.6%

THE MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 50 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £483 to the NHS. This is 60.6% below 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
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity2,280
Total NHS Cost£483
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-60.6%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice50 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-60.6% 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.