Lithium carbonate Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

9,019

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+89.2%

WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 240 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,432 to the NHS. This is 89.2% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	240
Total Quantity	9,019
Total NHS Cost	£1,432
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+89.2%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	240 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+89.2% 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.