Orlistat Prescribing at OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

8,007

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+5.5%

OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 87 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,880 to the NHS. This is 5.5% 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	87
Total Quantity	8,007
Total NHS Cost	£1,880
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+5.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	87 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+5.5% 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.