Orlistat Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
283
Total Quantity
21.7K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+243.3%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 283 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,287 to the NHS. This is 243.3% 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
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,287 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +243.3% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +243.3% 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.