Orlistat Prescribing at EDITH CAVELL PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

124

Total Quantity

13.4K

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

+50.4%

EDITH CAVELL PRACTICE prescribed 124 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,161 to the NHS. This is 50.4% 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	124
Total Quantity	13,384
Total NHS Cost	£3,161
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+50.4%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	124 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+50.4% 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.