Peppermint oil Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
170
Total Quantity
9,971
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+113.7%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 170 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,218 to the NHS. This is 113.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,971 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,218 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.7% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +113.7% 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.