Orlistat Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
205
Total Quantity
17.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+148.7%
JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 205 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,109 to the NHS. This is 148.7% 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
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 205 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,109 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +148.7% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 205 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +148.7% 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.