Orlistat Prescribing at THE ABINGDON SURGERY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

114

Total Quantity

14.0K

NHS Cost

£3.3K

vs National Avg

+38.3%

THE ABINGDON SURGERY prescribed 114 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,280 to the NHS. This is 38.3% 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	114
Total Quantity	13,996
Total NHS Cost	£3,280
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+38.3%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	114 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+38.3% 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.