Peppermint oil Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
197
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+147.6%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 197 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,780 to the NHS. This is 147.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,780 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.6% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +147.6% 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.