Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE NUNHEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
5,640
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+114.4%
THE NUNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 272 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,160 to the NHS. This is 114.4% 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
23
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,160 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.4% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +114.4% 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.