Peppermint oil Prescribing at HINGHAM SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

137

Total Quantity

12.6K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+72.2%

HINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 137 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,302 to the NHS. This is 72.2% 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	137
Total Quantity	12,632
Total NHS Cost	£1,302
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+72.2%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	137 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+72.2% 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.