Orlistat Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
195
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+136.6%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 195 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,042 to the NHS. This is 136.6% 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
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 195 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,042 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.6% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 195 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +136.6% 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.