Peppermint oil Prescribing at NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

111

Total Quantity

8,156

NHS Cost

£733

vs National Avg

+39.5%

NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE prescribed 111 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £733 to the NHS. This is 39.5% 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	111
Total Quantity	8,156
Total NHS Cost	£733
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+39.5%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	111 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+39.5% 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.