Orlistat Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
462
Total Quantity
40.7K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+460.5%
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 462 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,744 to the NHS. This is 460.5% 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
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,744 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +460.5% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +460.5% 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.