Orlistat Prescribing at ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
262
Total Quantity
22.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+217.9%
ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 262 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,440 to the NHS. This is 217.9% 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
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 262 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,440 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217.9% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 262 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +217.9% 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.