Lithium carbonate vs Asenapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 1,017.3× as often as Asenapine in April 2026 — 69,174 items versus 68 in England.
69,174items
Lithium carbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68items
Asenapine · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Lithium carbonate | Asenapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 69,174 | 68 |
| Items, last 12 months | 829,474 | 888 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £453,932 | £4,446 |
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