Peppermint oil Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
19.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+176.5%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 220 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,178 to the NHS. This is 176.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,088 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,178 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.5% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +176.5% 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.