Orlistat Prescribing at HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+143.9%
HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 201 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,980 to the NHS. This is 143.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Orlistat is classified under Drugs used in the treatment of obesity in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,980 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.9% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +143.9% 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.