Alverine citrate vs Peppermint oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Peppermint oil was dispensed 2.6× as often as Alverine citrate in May 2026 — 42,902 items versus 16,767 in England.
16,767items
Alverine citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,902items
Peppermint oil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alverine citrate versus Peppermint oil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alverine citrate · ╌ Peppermint oil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate | Peppermint oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,767 | 42,902 |
| Items, last 12 months | 210,492 | 535,645 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £87,260 | £379,906 |
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