Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
137
Total Quantity
1,573
NHS Cost
£219
vs National Avg
+8%

THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE prescribed 137 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £219 to the NHS. This is 8% 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
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items137
Total Quantity1,573
Total NHS Cost£219
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+8%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice137 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+8% 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.