Peppermint oil Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
208
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+161.4%
BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 208 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,287 to the NHS. This is 161.4% 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
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,287 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.4% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +161.4% 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.