Lithium carbonate Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+216.1%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 401 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,573 to the NHS. This is 216.1% 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
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,039 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,573 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +216.1% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +216.1% 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.