Menthol Prescribing at WIDEOPEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin

Items (12m)

100

Total Quantity

42.4K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+255.1%

WIDEOPEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 100 items of Menthol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,544 to the NHS. This is 255.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Menthol is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	100
Total Quantity	42,400
Total NHS Cost	£1,544
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+255.1%

Menthol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	100 items
National average per practice	28 items
Difference	+255.1% vs national average

Explore More

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.