Orlistat Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

184

Total Quantity

14.1K

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

+123.2%

FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 184 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,018 to the NHS. This is 123.2% 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	184
Total Quantity	14,112
Total NHS Cost	£4,018
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+123.2%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	184 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+123.2% 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.