Orlistat Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
573
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+595.2%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 573 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,378 to the NHS. This is 595.2% 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
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,378 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +595.2% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +595.2% 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.