Orlistat Prescribing at WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
306
Total Quantity
28.6K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+271.2%
WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 306 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,783 to the NHS. This is 271.2% 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
30
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,783 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271.2% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +271.2% 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.