Orlistat Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
152
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+84.4%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 152 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,293 to the NHS. This is 84.4% 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
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,293 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.4% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +84.4% 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.