Orlistat Prescribing at STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

279

Total Quantity

25.4K

NHS Cost

£6.0K

vs National Avg

+238.5%

STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 279 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,990 to the NHS. This is 238.5% 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	279
Total Quantity	25,368
Total NHS Cost	£5,990
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+238.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	279 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+238.5% 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.