Orlistat Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
191
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+131.7%
OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 191 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,103 to the NHS. This is 131.7% 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
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,103 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.7% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +131.7% 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.