Peppermint oil Prescribing at HILLCREST SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

118

Total Quantity

2,856

NHS Cost

£233

vs National Avg

+48.3%

HILLCREST SURGERY prescribed 118 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £233 to the NHS. This is 48.3% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	118
Total Quantity	2,856
Total NHS Cost	£233
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+48.3%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	118 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+48.3% 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.