Peppermint oil Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
124
Total Quantity
9,544
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+55.8%
HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 124 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,507 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,507 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.8% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +55.8% 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.