Peppermint oil Prescribing at PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
199
Total Quantity
13.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+150.1%
PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 199 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,800 to the NHS. This is 150.1% 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
28
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 199 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,800 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.1% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 199 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +150.1% 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.