Peppermint oil Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
258
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+224.3%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 258 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,423 to the NHS. This is 224.3% 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
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,423 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +224.3% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +224.3% 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.