Peppermint oil Prescribing at LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

162

Total Quantity

7,105

NHS Cost

£579

vs National Avg

+103.6%

LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 162 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £579 to the NHS. This is 103.6% 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	162
Total Quantity	7,105
Total NHS Cost	£579
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+103.6%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	162 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+103.6% 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.