Alverine citrate/simeticone vs Peppermint oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Peppermint oil was dispensed 14.4× as often as Alverine citrate/simeticone in May 2026 — 42,902 items versus 2,970 in England.
2,970items
Alverine citrate/simeticone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,902items
Peppermint oil · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate/simeticone | Peppermint oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,970 | 42,902 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31,213 | 535,645 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,003 | £379,906 |
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