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PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIANS - Guidelines for the use of drugs in symptom control

 

04-02-03 Lithium

Lithium Carbonate
Formulary
  • Supported by ESCA-requires regular review in secondary care. Full discharge at 12 months
  • APC preferred brand is Priadel, however there are other brands available and you should continue to prescribe the brand that the patient is stable on
  • Below is an ESCA link for patients seen by the Black Country Mental Health Services 
Link  ESCA: Black Country - Lithium (GP Monitoring)
Link  ESCA: Black Country - Lithium (Hospital Monitoring)
Link  ESCA: Lithium

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Lithium Citrate
Formulary
  • Supported by an ESCA-requires regular review in secondary care. Full discharge at 12 months
  • APC preferred brand is Priadel, however there are other brands available and you should continue to prescribe the brand that the patient is stable on
  • Below is an ESCA link for patients seen by the Black Country Mental Health Services
Link  ESCA: Black Country - Lithium (GP Monitoring)
Link  ESCA: Black Country - Lithium (Hospital Monitoring)
Link  ESCA: Lithium

Shared care agreement View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF