Orlistat Prescribing at GARDENIA PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

7,224

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+4.3%

GARDENIA PRACTICE prescribed 86 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,805 to the NHS. This is 4.3% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	86
Total Quantity	7,224
Total NHS Cost	£1,805
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+4.3%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	86 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+4.3% 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.