Orlistat Prescribing at LEITH HILL PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

4,200

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

-39.3%

LEITH HILL PRACTICE prescribed 50 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,028 to the NHS. This is 39.3% below 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	50
Total Quantity	4,200
Total NHS Cost	£1,028
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-39.3%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	50 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	-39.3% 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.