Orlistat Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
315
Total Quantity
28.7K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+282.2%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 315 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,857 to the NHS. This is 282.2% 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
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 315 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,857 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +282.2% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 315 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +282.2% 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.