Peppermint oil Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
126
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+58.4%

LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 126 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,014 to the NHS. This is 58.4% 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
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items126
Total Quantity11,286
Total NHS Cost£1,014
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+58.4%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice126 items
National average per practice80 items
Difference+58.4% 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.