Orlistat Prescribing at IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
230
Total Quantity
22.9K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+179%
IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 230 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,449 to the NHS. This is 179% 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
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,449 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +179% 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.