Orlistat Prescribing at WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
292
Total Quantity
28.9K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+254.3%
WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 292 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,938 to the NHS. This is 254.3% 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
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 292 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,902 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,938 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +254.3% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 292 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +254.3% 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.