Orlistat Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+223.9%
UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 267 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,692 to the NHS. This is 223.9% 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
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,692 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +223.9% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +223.9% 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.