Orlistat Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

190

Total Quantity

20.9K

NHS Cost

£4.9K

vs National Avg

+130.5%

STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 190 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,940 to the NHS. This is 130.5% 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	190
Total Quantity	20,932
Total NHS Cost	£4,940
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+130.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	190 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+130.5% 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.