Aripiprazole vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 46.7× as often as Aripiprazole in June 2026 — 70,623 items versus 1,513 in England.
1,513items
Aripiprazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,623items
Lithium carbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aripiprazole versus Lithium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aripiprazole · ╌ Lithium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Aripiprazole | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,513 | 70,623 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,191 | 830,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £441,657 | £461,601 |
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