Peppermint oil Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

124

Total Quantity

9,180

NHS Cost

£777

vs National Avg

+55.8%

THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 124 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £777 to the NHS. This is 55.8% 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	124
Total Quantity	9,180
Total NHS Cost	£777
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+55.8%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	124 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+55.8% 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.