Orlistat Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
215
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+160.8%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 215 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,203 to the NHS. This is 160.8% 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
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,203 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.8% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +160.8% 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.