Lithium carbonate Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
362
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+185.3%
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 362 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,724 to the NHS. This is 185.3% 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
20
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,163 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,724 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.3% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +185.3% 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.