Orlistat Prescribing at RAINBOW PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
186
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+125.7%

RAINBOW PRACTICE prescribed 186 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,644 to the NHS. This is 125.7% 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
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items186
Total Quantity19,488
Total NHS Cost£4,644
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+125.7%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice186 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+125.7% vs national average
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.