Orlistat Prescribing at NEWINGTON SURGERY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
302
Total Quantity
26.0K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+266.4%

NEWINGTON SURGERY prescribed 302 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,336 to the NHS. This is 266.4% 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
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items302
Total Quantity25,986
Total NHS Cost£6,336
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+266.4%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice302 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+266.4% 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.