Peppermint oil Prescribing at HAWKINGE AND ELHAM

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

Items (12m)

103

Total Quantity

9,010

NHS Cost

£821

vs National Avg

+29.5%

HAWKINGE AND ELHAM prescribed 103 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £821 to the NHS. This is 29.5% 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	103
Total Quantity	9,010
Total NHS Cost	£821
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+29.5%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	103 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+29.5% 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.