Orlistat Prescribing at DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
7,252
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-9%

DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 75 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,765 to the NHS. This is 9% below the national average prescribing rate. Orlistat is classified under Drugs used in the treatment of obesity in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items75
Total Quantity7,252
Total NHS Cost£1,765
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-9%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice75 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference-9% vs national average
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.