Orlistat Prescribing at SCARBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
221
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+168.1%
SCARBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 221 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,640 to the NHS. This is 168.1% 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
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 221 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,732 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,640 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.1% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 221 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +168.1% 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.