Orlistat Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
251
Total Quantity
25.8K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+204.5%
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 251 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,197 to the NHS. This is 204.5% 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
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,197 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +204.5% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +204.5% 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.