Menthol Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin

Items (12m)

128

Total Quantity

51.2K

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+354.5%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 128 items of Menthol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,870 to the NHS. This is 354.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Menthol is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	128
Total Quantity	51,200
Total NHS Cost	£1,870
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	+354.5%

Menthol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	128 items
National average per practice	28 items
Difference	+354.5% 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.