Lithium carbonate Prescribing at WIDCOMBE SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
317
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+149.9%
WIDCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 317 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,595 to the NHS. This is 149.9% 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
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 317 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,722 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,595 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.9% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 317 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +149.9% 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.