Peppermint oil Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
138
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+73.4%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 138 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,464 to the NHS. This is 73.4% 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
13
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 138 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,182 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,464 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 138 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.