Orlistat Prescribing at NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
23.4K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+194.8%
NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 243 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,552 to the NHS. This is 194.8% 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
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,352 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,552 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.8% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +194.8% 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.