Orlistat Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
242
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+193.6%
SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 242 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,130 to the NHS. This is 193.6% 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
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,130 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +193.6% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +193.6% 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.