Flupentixol decanoate vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 27.9× as often as Flupentixol decanoate in May 2026 — 67,512 items versus 2,420 in England.
2,420items
Flupentixol decanoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,512items
Lithium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flupentixol decanoate versus Lithium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flupentixol decanoate · ╌ Lithium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Flupentixol decanoate | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,420 | 67,512 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,924 | 827,478 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £54,034 | £445,328 |
See the full profile for Flupentixol decanoate or Lithium carbonate.