Orlistat Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
223
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+170.5%

SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 223 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,642 to the NHS. This is 170.5% 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
25
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items223
Total Quantity19,460
Total NHS Cost£4,642
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+170.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice223 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+170.5% vs national average
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.