Peppermint oil Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

127

Total Quantity

11.3K

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+59.6%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 127 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,692 to the NHS. This is 59.6% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	127
Total Quantity	11,316
Total NHS Cost	£1,692
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+59.6%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	127 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+59.6% 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.