Peppermint oil Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

112

Total Quantity

11.6K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+40.8%

FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 112 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,158 to the NHS. This is 40.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	112
Total Quantity	11,640
Total NHS Cost	£1,158
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+40.8%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	112 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+40.8% 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.