Orlistat Prescribing at DATCHET HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

101

Total Quantity

9,324

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

+22.5%

DATCHET HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 101 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,213 to the NHS. This is 22.5% 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	101
Total Quantity	9,324
Total NHS Cost	£2,213
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+22.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	101 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+22.5% 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.