Peppermint oil Prescribing at BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
6,986
NHS Cost
£684
vs National Avg
-32.1%
BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 54 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £684 to the NHS. This is 32.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 54 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £684 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.1% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 54 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | -32.1% 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.