Peppermint oil Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
219
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+175.2%
NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 219 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,733 to the NHS. This is 175.2% 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
17
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 219 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,733 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.2% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 219 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +175.2% 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.