Peppermint oil Prescribing at FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

109

Total Quantity

8,280

NHS Cost

£688

vs National Avg

+37%

FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 109 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £688 to the NHS. This is 37% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	109
Total Quantity	8,280
Total NHS Cost	£688
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+37%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	109 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+37% 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.