Orlistat Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

131

Total Quantity

17.6K

NHS Cost

£4.2K

vs National Avg

+58.9%

CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 131 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,164 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Orlistat is classified under Drugs used in the treatment of obesity in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	131
Total Quantity	17,619
Total NHS Cost	£4,164
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+58.9%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	131 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+58.9% 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.