Lurasidone vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 11.0× as often as Lurasidone in April 2026 — 69,174 items versus 6,289 in England.
6,289items
Lurasidone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,174items
Lithium carbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lurasidone versus Lithium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lurasidone · ╌ Lithium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Lurasidone | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 6,289 | 69,174 |
| Items, last 12 months | 72,052 | 829,474 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £407,994 | £453,932 |
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