Orlistat Prescribing at PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

150

Total Quantity

15.2K

NHS Cost

£3.6K

vs National Avg

+82%

PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 150 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,581 to the NHS. This is 82% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	150
Total Quantity	15,243
Total NHS Cost	£3,581
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+82%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	150 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+82% 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.