Orlistat Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
290
Total Quantity
26.1K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+251.8%
WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 290 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,289 to the NHS. This is 251.8% 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
33
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,289 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251.8% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +251.8% 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.