Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
262
Total Quantity
8,218
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+106.5%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 262 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,314 to the NHS. This is 106.5% 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
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 262 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,314 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.5% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 262 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +106.5% 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.