Orlistat Prescribing at DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
503
Total Quantity
45.6K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+510.2%
DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 503 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,896 to the NHS. This is 510.2% 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
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,605 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,896 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +510.2% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +510.2% 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.