Orlistat Prescribing at WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

108

Total Quantity

9,072

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+31%

WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 108 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,147 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

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	108
Total Quantity	9,072
Total NHS Cost	£2,147
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+31%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	108 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+31% 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.