Orlistat Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

112

Total Quantity

9,576

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+35.9%

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 112 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,295 to the NHS. This is 35.9% 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	112
Total Quantity	9,576
Total NHS Cost	£2,295
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+35.9%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	112 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+35.9% 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.