Orlistat Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
226
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+174.2%
TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 226 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,105 to the NHS. This is 174.2% 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
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,105 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.2% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +174.2% 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.