Lithium carbonate Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
290
Total Quantity
9,703
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+128.6%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 290 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,429 to the NHS. This is 128.6% 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
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,703 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,429 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.6% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +128.6% 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.