Orlistat Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
330
Total Quantity
28.9K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+300.4%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 330 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,852 to the NHS. This is 300.4% 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
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 330 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,889 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,852 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +300.4% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 330 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +300.4% 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.