Orlistat Prescribing at LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
125
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+51.6%

LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 125 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,839 to the NHS. This is 51.6% 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
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items125
Total Quantity11,932
Total NHS Cost£2,839
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+51.6%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice125 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+51.6% 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.