Orlistat Prescribing at PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
229
Total Quantity
20.2K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+177.8%
PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 229 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,824 to the NHS. This is 177.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Orlistat is classified under Drugs used in the treatment of obesity in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,824 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +177.8% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +177.8% 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.