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A 36-yeаr-оld pаtient is currently prescribed lithium citrаte (Priadel) 520mg/5ml liquid at a dоse оf 15mL AT NIGHT. To improve compliance, the decision is made to switch him to lithium carbonate (Priadel) 200mg MR tablets.   Extract from Online BNF for lithium Dose equivalence and conversionfor Priadel® liquid Priadel® liquid containing lithium citrate 520 mg in 5 mL is equivalent to lithium carbonate 204 mg. Preparations may vary widely in bioavailability; lithium should be prescribed by brand name and formulation (tablets and liquids are not interchangeable)—changing the preparation or formulation requires the same monitoring of serum-lithium concentration as initiation of lithium.   How many Priadel 200mg MR tablets should the patient be prescribed for each dose?