Orlistat Prescribing at GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
252
Total Quantity
19.9K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+205.7%
GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE prescribed 252 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,768 to the NHS. This is 205.7% 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
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,915 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,768 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205.7% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +205.7% 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.