Orlistat Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

101

Total Quantity

9,975

NHS Cost

£2.4K

vs National Avg

+22.5%

NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 101 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,372 to the NHS. This is 22.5% 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	101
Total Quantity	9,975
Total NHS Cost	£2,372
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+22.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	101 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+22.5% 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.