Orlistat Prescribing at THE MARGARET THOMPSON MED CENTRE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

121

Total Quantity

11.8K

NHS Cost

£2.8K

vs National Avg

+46.8%

THE MARGARET THOMPSON MED CENTRE prescribed 121 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,805 to the NHS. This is 46.8% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	121
Total Quantity	11,844
Total NHS Cost	£2,805
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+46.8%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	121 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+46.8% 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.