Alverine citrate/simeticone vs Peppermint oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Peppermint oil was dispensed 15.6× as often as Alverine citrate/simeticone in March 2026 — 45,204 items versus 2,898 in England.
2,898items
Alverine citrate/simeticone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,204items
Peppermint oil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alverine citrate/simeticone versus Peppermint oil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alverine citrate/simeticone · ╌ Peppermint oil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate/simeticone | Peppermint oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,898 | 45,204 |
| Items, last 12 months | 29,009 | 538,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,436 | £397,913 |
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