Peppermint oil Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+174%

HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 218 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,516 to the NHS. This is 174% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items218
Total Quantity13,801
Total NHS Cost£1,516
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+174%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice218 items
National average per practice80 items
Difference+174% vs national average
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.