Orlistat Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

814

Total Quantity

70.2K

NHS Cost

£16.7K

vs National Avg

+887.5%

LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 814 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,739 to the NHS. This is 887.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	814
Total Quantity	70,233
Total NHS Cost	£16,739
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+887.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	814 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+887.5% 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.