Menthol Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin
Items (12m)
90
Total Quantity
49.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+219.6%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 90 items of Menthol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,793 to the NHS. This is 219.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Menthol is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 90 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,793 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.6% |
Menthol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 90 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 28 items |
| Difference | +219.6% 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.