Peppermint oil Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
104
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+30.7%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 104 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,521 to the NHS. This is 30.7% 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
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,521 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.7% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +30.7% 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.