Orlistat Prescribing at THE HIGH STREET PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

140

Total Quantity

12.6K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+69.8%

THE HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 140 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,973 to the NHS. This is 69.8% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	140
Total Quantity	12,600
Total NHS Cost	£2,973
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+69.8%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	140 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+69.8% 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.