Orlistat Prescribing at WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE
Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
37.3K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+429%
WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 436 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,929 to the NHS. This is 429% 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
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,929 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +429% |
Orlistat Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 82 items |
| Difference | +429% 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.