Orlistat Prescribing at DARTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

7,980

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+15.3%

DARTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 95 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,892 to the NHS. This is 15.3% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	95
Total Quantity	7,980
Total NHS Cost	£1,892
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+15.3%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	95 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+15.3% 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.