Orlistat Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
337
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+308.8%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 337 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,362 to the NHS. This is 308.8% 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
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,362 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +308.8% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +308.8% 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.