Orlistat Prescribing at THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
101
Total Quantity
8,778
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+22.5%
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 101 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,076 to the NHS. This is 22.5% 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
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 101 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,076 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.5% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 101 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +22.5% 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.