Orlistat Prescribing at PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

156

Total Quantity

15.2K

NHS Cost

£3.6K

vs National Avg

+89.3%

PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE prescribed 156 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,593 to the NHS. This is 89.3% 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	156
Total Quantity	15,232
Total NHS Cost	£3,593
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+89.3%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	156 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+89.3% 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.