Orlistat Prescribing at THE AVENUE SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
222
Total Quantity
20.3K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+169.3%
THE AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 222 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,846 to the NHS. This is 169.3% 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
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,846 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.3% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +169.3% 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.