Orlistat Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
277
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+236.1%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 277 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,823 to the NHS. This is 236.1% 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
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,582 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,823 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.1% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +236.1% 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.