Menthol Prescribing at COLERIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE

Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin

Items (12m)
72
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£880
vs National Avg
+155.7%

COLERIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 72 items of Menthol over the last 12 months at a cost of £880 to the NHS. This is 155.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Menthol is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items72
Total Quantity23,600
Total NHS Cost£880
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+155.7%

Menthol Prescribing Comparison

This practice72 items
National average per practice28 items
Difference+155.7% 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.