Orlistat Prescribing at THORNTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
108
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+31%
THORNTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 108 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,752 to the NHS. This is 31% 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
8
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 108 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,752 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 108 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +31% 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.