Orlistat Prescribing at ALPINE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
17.1K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+176.6%
ALPINE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 228 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,017 to the NHS. This is 176.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Orlistat is classified under Drugs used in the treatment of obesity in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,069 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,017 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.6% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +176.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.