Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
188
Total Quantity
5,310
NHS Cost
£761
vs National Avg
+48.2%

THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP prescribed 188 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £761 to the NHS. This is 48.2% 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
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items188
Total Quantity5,310
Total NHS Cost£761
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+48.2%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice188 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+48.2% 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.