Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
378
Total Quantity
7,727
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+198%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 378 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,273 to the NHS. This is 198% 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
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,727 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,273 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +198% 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.