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 Items194
Total Quantity15,708
Total NHS Cost£1,800
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+143.8%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice194 items
National average per practice80 items
Difference+143.8% vs national average
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.