Orlistat Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
136
Total Quantity
15.7K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+65%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 136 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,739 to the NHS. This is 65% above the national average prescribing rate. Orlistat is classified under Drugs used in the treatment of obesity in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,739 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +65% 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.