Orlistat Prescribing at WATERINGBURY

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

129

Total Quantity

11.0K

NHS Cost

£2.7K

vs National Avg

+56.5%

WATERINGBURY prescribed 129 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,692 to the NHS. This is 56.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	129
Total Quantity	11,004
Total NHS Cost	£2,692
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+56.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	129 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+56.5% 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.