Orlistat Prescribing at THE NUNHEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
173
Total Quantity
11.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+109.9%
THE NUNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 173 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,852 to the NHS. This is 109.9% 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
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,852 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.9% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +109.9% 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.