Peppermint oil Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
113
Total Quantity
5,418
NHS Cost
£746
vs National Avg
+42%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 113 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £746 to the NHS. This is 42% 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
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 113 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,418 |
| Total NHS Cost | £746 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 113 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +42% 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.