Lithium carbonate Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
184
Total Quantity
4,560
NHS Cost
£698
vs National Avg
+45%

THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 184 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £698 to the NHS. This is 45% 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
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items184
Total Quantity4,560
Total NHS Cost£698
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+45%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice184 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+45% 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.