Orlistat Prescribing at THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
611
Total Quantity
50.5K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+641.3%
THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 611 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,436 to the NHS. This is 641.3% 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
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,436 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +641.3% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +641.3% 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.