Orlistat Prescribing at SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
185
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+124.4%
SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 185 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,917 to the NHS. This is 124.4% 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
18
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,716 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,917 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.4% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +124.4% 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.