Peppermint oil Prescribing at MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT.

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

Items (12m)

142

Total Quantity

8,704

NHS Cost

£879

vs National Avg

+78.5%

MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT. prescribed 142 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £879 to the NHS. This is 78.5% 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	142
Total Quantity	8,704
Total NHS Cost	£879
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+78.5%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	142 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+78.5% 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.