Orlistat Prescribing at EIGHTLANDS SURGERY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

174

Total Quantity

17.1K

NHS Cost

£4.2K

vs National Avg

+111.1%

EIGHTLANDS SURGERY prescribed 174 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,161 to the NHS. This is 111.1% 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	174
Total Quantity	17,073
Total NHS Cost	£4,161
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+111.1%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	174 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+111.1% 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.