Orlistat Prescribing at ST. ANDREW'S HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

142

Total Quantity

12.1K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+72.3%

ST. ANDREW'S HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 142 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,966 to the NHS. This is 72.3% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	142
Total Quantity	12,096
Total NHS Cost	£2,966
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+72.3%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	142 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+72.3% 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.