Orlistat Prescribing at LEN VALLEY PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
136
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+65%

LEN VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 136 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,568 to the NHS. This is 65% 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
9
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items136
Total Quantity10,668
Total NHS Cost£2,568
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+65%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice136 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+65% vs national average
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.