Peppermint oil Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
139
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+74.7%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 139 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,172 to the NHS. This is 74.7% 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
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,412 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,172 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.7% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +74.7% 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.