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 Items244
Total Quantity20,832
Total NHS Cost£5,031
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+196%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice244 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+196% vs national average
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.