Orlistat Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

9,912

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

-16.3%

RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE prescribed 69 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,326 to the NHS. This is 16.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Orlistat is classified under Drugs used in the treatment of obesity in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	69
Total Quantity	9,912
Total NHS Cost	£2,326
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-16.3%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	69 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	-16.3% 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.