Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE SCOTT PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

215

Total Quantity

9,912

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+69.5%

THE SCOTT PRACTICE prescribed 215 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,493 to the NHS. This is 69.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	215
Total Quantity	9,912
Total NHS Cost	£1,493
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+69.5%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	215 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+69.5% 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.