Orlistat Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
396
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+380.4%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 396 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,506 to the NHS. This is 380.4% 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
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 396 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,506 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +380.4% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 396 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +380.4% 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.