Menthol Prescribing at STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

35.0K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+127.3%

STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 64 items of Menthol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,212 to the NHS. This is 127.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Menthol is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	64
Total Quantity	35,000
Total NHS Cost	£1,212
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+127.3%

Menthol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	64 items
National average per practice	28 items
Difference	+127.3% 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.