Peppermint oil Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

189

Total Quantity

16.0K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+137.5%

ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 189 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,801 to the NHS. This is 137.5% 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	189
Total Quantity	16,032
Total NHS Cost	£1,801
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+137.5%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	189 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+137.5% 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.