Orlistat Prescribing at THE RED HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
210
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+154.8%
THE RED HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 210 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,290 to the NHS. This is 154.8% 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
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 210 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,290 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.8% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 210 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +154.8% 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.