Orlistat Prescribing at BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
133
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+61.4%
BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 133 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,373 to the NHS. This is 61.4% 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
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,373 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.4% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +61.4% 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.