Orlistat Prescribing at PENN SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
68
Total Quantity
7,056
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-17.5%
PENN SURGERY prescribed 68 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,642 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Orlistat is classified under Drugs used in the treatment of obesity in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 68 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,642 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.5% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 68 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | -17.5% 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.