Peppermint oil Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

103

Total Quantity

9,616

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+29.5%

SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 103 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,431 to the NHS. This is 29.5% 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	103
Total Quantity	9,616
Total NHS Cost	£1,431
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+29.5%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	103 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+29.5% 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.