Orlistat Prescribing at WHETSTONE LANE MED CTR

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

204

Total Quantity

16.7K

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

+147.5%

WHETSTONE LANE MED CTR prescribed 204 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,011 to the NHS. This is 147.5% 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	204
Total Quantity	16,732
Total NHS Cost	£4,011
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+147.5%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice	204 items
National average per practice	82 items
Difference	+147.5% 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.