Peppermint oil Prescribing at ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
226
Total Quantity
22.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+184%

ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 226 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,916 to the NHS. This is 184% 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
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items226
Total Quantity22,517
Total NHS Cost£1,916
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+184%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice226 items
National average per practice80 items
Difference+184% vs national average
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.