Orlistat Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
213
Total Quantity
25.8K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+158.4%
GP DIRECT prescribed 213 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,189 to the NHS. This is 158.4% 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
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,189 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.4% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +158.4% 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.