Joint Formulary & PAD

Lithium citrate - Mania

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
  • Oral solution
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Prescribe by BRAND. Lithium carbonate and lithium citrate are not equivalent.

Initiation and stabilisation by the specialist mental health team for at least 1 month before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility to primary care.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Lithium citrate
Indication :
Mania
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Li-Liquid, Priadel liquid
Important Information :
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Supporting Documents :
1

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee agreed the BLUE information sheet for lithium.