Orlistat Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
208
Total Quantity
19.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+152.3%
THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE prescribed 208 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,708 to the NHS. This is 152.3% 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
15
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,708 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.3% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +152.3% 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.