Menthol Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin
Items (12m)
126
Total Quantity
44.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+347.4%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 126 items of Menthol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,692 to the NHS. This is 347.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Menthol is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 126 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,692 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +347.4% |
Menthol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 126 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 28 items |
| Difference | +347.4% vs national average |
Explore More
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.