Peppermint oil Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
19.1K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+272%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 296 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,067 to the NHS. This is 272% 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
32
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,123 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,067 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +272% 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.