Orlistat Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
190
Total Quantity
15.9K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+130.5%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 190 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,838 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
14
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 190 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,838 |
| Presentations | 2 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.