Orlistat Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
373
Total Quantity
33.8K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+352.5%
PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 373 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,105 to the NHS. This is 352.5% 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
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,105 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +352.5% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +352.5% 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.