Peppermint oil Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

116

Total Quantity

11.2K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+45.8%

WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 116 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,307 to the NHS. This is 45.8% 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	116
Total Quantity	11,240
Total NHS Cost	£1,307
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+45.8%

Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison

This practice	116 items
National average per practice	80 items
Difference	+45.8% 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.