Orlistat Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
295
Total Quantity
25.2K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+257.9%
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 295 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,010 to the NHS. This is 257.9% 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
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,010 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +257.9% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +257.9% 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.