Menthol Prescribing at NORTH LINCS DERMATOLOGY SERVICE
Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin
Items (12m)
118
Total Quantity
60.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+319%
NORTH LINCS DERMATOLOGY SERVICE prescribed 118 items of Menthol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,157 to the NHS. This is 319% above the national average prescribing rate. Menthol is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,157 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +319% |
Menthol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 28 items |
| Difference | +319% 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.