Orlistat Prescribing at OAKLEAF
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
215
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+160.8%
OAKLEAF prescribed 215 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,843 to the NHS. This is 160.8% 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
19
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,843 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.8% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +160.8% 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.