Lithium carbonate vs Asenapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 758.8× as often as Asenapine in March 2026 — 69,807 items versus 92 in England.
69,807items
Lithium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
92items
Asenapine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lithium carbonate versus Asenapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lithium carbonate · ╌ Asenapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lithium carbonate | Asenapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 69,807 | 92 |
| Items, last 12 months | 827,389 | 893 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £477,419 | £7,353 |
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