Orlistat Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
286
Total Quantity
25.5K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+247%
ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 286 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,127 to the NHS. This is 247% 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
24
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,536 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,127 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +247% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +247% 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.