Peppermint oil Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
570
Total Quantity
35.0K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+616.4%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 570 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,503 to the NHS. This is 616.4% 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
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 570 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,965 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,503 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +616.4% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 570 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +616.4% 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.