Peppermint oil Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
155
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+94.8%

CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 155 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,574 to the NHS. This is 94.8% above 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
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items155
Total Quantity13,337
Total NHS Cost£1,574
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+94.8%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice155 items
National average per practice80 items
Difference+94.8% 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.