Orlistat Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
22.3K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+225.1%
PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 268 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,310 to the NHS. This is 225.1% 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
26
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,301 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,310 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.1% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +225.1% 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.