Orlistat Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
177
Total Quantity
16.6K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+114.7%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 177 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,011 to the NHS. This is 114.7% 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
11
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,011 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.7% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +114.7% 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.