Orlistat Prescribing at SKYWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

129

Total Quantity

8,400

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+56.5%

SKYWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 129 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,992 to the NHS. This is 56.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	129
Total Quantity	8,400
Total NHS Cost	£1,992
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+56.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	129 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+56.5% 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.