Orlistat Prescribing at EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
447
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+442.3%
EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 447 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,161 to the NHS. This is 442.3% 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
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,628 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,161 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +442.3% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +442.3% 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.