Orlistat Prescribing at BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
240
Total Quantity
20.2K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+191.2%
BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 240 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,948 to the NHS. This is 191.2% 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
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,948 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +191.2% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +191.2% 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.