Orlistat Prescribing at FISHERMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
103
Total Quantity
5,859
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+25%
FISHERMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 103 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,403 to the NHS. This is 25% 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
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,403 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +25% 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.