Peppermint oil Prescribing at RIVER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

150

Total Quantity

9,098

NHS Cost

£742

vs National Avg

+88.5%

RIVER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 150 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £742 to the NHS. This is 88.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	150
Total Quantity	9,098
Total NHS Cost	£742
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+88.5%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	150 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+88.5% 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.