Alverine citrate vs Peppermint oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Peppermint oil was dispensed 2.6× as often as Alverine citrate in March 2026 — 45,204 items versus 17,311 in England.
17,311items
Alverine citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,204items
Peppermint oil · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate | Peppermint oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,311 | 45,204 |
| Items, last 12 months | 210,472 | 538,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £98,099 | £397,913 |
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