Orlistat Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
211
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+156%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 211 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,307 to the NHS. This is 156% 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
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 211 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,307 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 211 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +156% 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.