Peppermint oil Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
105
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+32%

PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 105 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,625 to the NHS. This is 32% 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
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items105
Total Quantity10,856
Total NHS Cost£1,625
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+32%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice105 items
National average per practice80 items
Difference+32% vs national average
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.