Orlistat Prescribing at WOOLPIT HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in the treatment of obesity | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
30.3K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+293.1%

WOOLPIT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 324 items of Orlistat over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,473 to the NHS. This is 293.1% 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
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items324
Total Quantity30,254
Total NHS Cost£7,473
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+293.1%

Orlistat Prescribing Comparison

This practice324 items
National average per practice82 items
Difference+293.1% vs national average
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.