Orlistat Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
97
Total Quantity
8,988
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+17.7%
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 97 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,075 to the NHS. This is 17.7% 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
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 97 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,075 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.7% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 97 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +17.7% 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.