Peppermint oil Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
244
Total Quantity
21.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+206.7%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 244 items of Peppermint oil over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,332 to the NHS. This is 206.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Peppermint oil is classified under Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,662 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,332 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.7% |
Peppermint oil Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 80 items |
| Difference | +206.7% 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.