Peppermint oil Prescribing at OAK TREE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

251

Total Quantity

22.6K

NHS Cost

£2.4K

vs National Avg

+215.5%

OAK TREE SURGERY prescribed 251 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,374 to the NHS. This is 215.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	251
Total Quantity	22,601
Total NHS Cost	£2,374
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+215.5%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	251 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+215.5% 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.