Orlistat Prescribing at THE THORPE PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+142.6%

THE THORPE PRACTICE prescribed 200 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,161 to the NHS. This is 142.6% 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
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items200
Total Quantity17,472
Total NHS Cost£4,161
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+142.6%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice200 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+142.6% vs national average
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.