Lithium carbonate Prescribing at WEST POTTERGATE MED PRAC

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
184
Total Quantity
3,484
NHS Cost
£507
vs National Avg
+45%

WEST POTTERGATE MED PRAC prescribed 184 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £507 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

Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items184
Total Quantity3,484
Total NHS Cost£507
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.