Menthol Prescribing at POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin
Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£690
vs National Avg
+77.5%
POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 50 items of Menthol over the last 12 months at a cost of £690 to the NHS. This is 77.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Menthol is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 50 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £690 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.5% |
Menthol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 50 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 28 items |
| Difference | +77.5% 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.