Orlistat Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

157

Total Quantity

13.7K

NHS Cost

£3.3K

vs National Avg

+90.5%

MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 157 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,264 to the NHS. This is 90.5% 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	157
Total Quantity	13,748
Total NHS Cost	£3,264
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+90.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	157 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+90.5% 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.