Peppermint oil Prescribing at ACORN SURGERY

Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

125

Total Quantity

6,841

NHS Cost

£728

vs National Avg

+57.1%

ACORN SURGERY prescribed 125 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £728 to the NHS. This is 57.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	125
Total Quantity	6,841
Total NHS Cost	£728
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+57.1%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	125 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+57.1% 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.