Alverine citrate vs Peppermint oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Peppermint oil was dispensed 2.6× as often as Alverine citrate in April 2026 — 44,065 items versus 17,217 in England.
17,217items
Alverine citrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44,065items
Peppermint oil · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate | Peppermint oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 17,217 | 44,065 |
| Items, last 12 months | 211,358 | 538,729 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £89,901 | £391,488 |
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