Orlistat Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
164
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+99%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 164 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,426 to the NHS. This is 99% 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
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,776 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,426 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +99% 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.