Lithium carbonate vs Lithium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 105.8× as often as Lithium citrate in May 2026 — 67,512 items versus 638 in England.
67,512items
Lithium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
638items
Lithium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lithium carbonate versus Lithium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lithium carbonate · ╌ Lithium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lithium carbonate | Lithium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 67,512 | 638 |
| Items, last 12 months | 827,478 | 7,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £445,328 | £17,574 |
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