Orlistat Prescribing at DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
196
Total Quantity
19.9K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+137.8%

DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY prescribed 196 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,794 to the NHS. This is 137.8% 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
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items196
Total Quantity19,947
Total NHS Cost£4,794
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+137.8%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice196 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+137.8% vs national average
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.