Orlistat Prescribing at THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR.
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
216
Total Quantity
12.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+162%
THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR. prescribed 216 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,074 to the NHS. This is 162% 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
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,074 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +162% 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.