Orlistat Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
244
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+196%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 244 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,031 to the NHS. This is 196% 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
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,031 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +196% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +196% 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.