Orlistat Prescribing at SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
209
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+153.6%
SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 209 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,101 to the NHS. This is 153.6% 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
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,101 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.6% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +153.6% 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.