Orlistat Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
251
Total Quantity
24.0K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+204.5%
CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 251 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,740 to the NHS. This is 204.5% 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
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,740 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +204.5% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +204.5% 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.