Orlistat Prescribing at WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
331
Total Quantity
29.7K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+301.6%
WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 331 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,093 to the NHS. This is 301.6% 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
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,093 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +301.6% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +301.6% 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.