Clozapine vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 258.7× as often as Clozapine in May 2026 — 67,512 items versus 261 in England.
261items
Clozapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,512items
Lithium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clozapine versus Lithium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clozapine · ╌ Lithium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clozapine | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 261 | 67,512 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,135 | 827,478 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,613 | £445,328 |
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