Orlistat Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
307
Total Quantity
27.6K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+272.4%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 307 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,586 to the NHS. This is 272.4% 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
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,586 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272.4% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +272.4% 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.