Peppermint oil Prescribing at LAKENHAM SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
6,354
NHS Cost
£514
vs National Avg
+38.2%

LAKENHAM SURGERY prescribed 110 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £514 to the NHS. This is 38.2% 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
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity6,354
Total NHS Cost£514
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+38.2%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice80 items
Difference+38.2% 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.