Peppermint oil Prescribing at MOUNTWOOD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

123

Total Quantity

7,836

NHS Cost

£880

vs National Avg

+54.6%

MOUNTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 123 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £880 to the NHS. This is 54.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	123
Total Quantity	7,836
Total NHS Cost	£880
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+54.6%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	123 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+54.6% 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.