Orlistat Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
27.5K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+142.6%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 200 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,538 to the NHS. This is 142.6% 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
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,538 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.6% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +142.6% 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.