Orlistat Prescribing at SHORE MEDICAL
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
347
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+321%
SHORE MEDICAL prescribed 347 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,064 to the NHS. This is 321% 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
31
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,467 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,064 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +321% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +321% vs national average |
Explore More
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.