Orlistat Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
249
Total Quantity
24.1K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+202.1%
DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 249 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,756 to the NHS. This is 202.1% 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
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,136 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,756 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.1% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +202.1% 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.