Orlistat Prescribing at NORTHFIELD SURGERY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

175

Total Quantity

18.0K

NHS Cost

£4.3K

vs National Avg

+112.3%

NORTHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 175 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,272 to the NHS. This is 112.3% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	175
Total Quantity	17,976
Total NHS Cost	£4,272
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+112.3%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	175 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+112.3% 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.