Orlistat Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
427
Total Quantity
33.3K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+418%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 427 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,924 to the NHS. This is 418% 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
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 427 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,346 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,924 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +418% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 427 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +418% 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.