Orlistat Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

151

Total Quantity

13.7K

NHS Cost

£3.4K

vs National Avg

+83.2%

ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 151 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,360 to the NHS. This is 83.2% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	151
Total Quantity	13,734
Total NHS Cost	£3,360
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+83.2%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	151 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+83.2% 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.