Orlistat Prescribing at UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
108
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+31%

UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 108 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,986 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

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items108
Total Quantity12,460
Total NHS Cost£2,986
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+31%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice108 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+31% 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.