Orlistat Prescribing at NORVIC FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
222
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+169.3%
NORVIC FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 222 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,104 to the NHS. This is 169.3% 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
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,495 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,104 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.3% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +169.3% 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.