Lithium carbonate Prescribing at WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
9,264
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+343%

WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 562 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,620 to the NHS. This is 343% 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
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items562
Total Quantity9,264
Total NHS Cost£1,620
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+343%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice562 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+343% 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.