Peppermint oil Prescribing at THE POTTERIES

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

Items (12m)

172

Total Quantity

17.5K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+116.2%

THE POTTERIES prescribed 172 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,095 to the NHS. This is 116.2% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	172
Total Quantity	17,536
Total NHS Cost	£2,095
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+116.2%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	172 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+116.2% 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.