Peppermint oil Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
194
Total Quantity
15.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+143.8%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 194 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,800 to the NHS. This is 143.8% 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
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,800 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.8% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +143.8% 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.