Peppermint oil Prescribing at HOMEWELL CURLEW PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

224

Total Quantity

21.5K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+181.5%

HOMEWELL CURLEW PRACTICE prescribed 224 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,326 to the NHS. This is 181.5% 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	224
Total Quantity	21,520
Total NHS Cost	£2,326
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+181.5%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	224 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+181.5% 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.