Chlorpromazine hydrochloride vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 5.4× as often as Chlorpromazine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 67,512 items versus 12,392 in England.
12,392items
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,512items
Lithium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorpromazine hydrochloride versus Lithium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorpromazine hydrochloride · ╌ Lithium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorpromazine hydrochloride | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,392 | 67,512 |
| Items, last 12 months | 162,181 | 827,478 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £424,812 | £445,328 |
See the full profile for Chlorpromazine hydrochloride or Lithium carbonate.