Belladonna alkaloids vs Peppermint oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Peppermint oil was dispensed 189.9× as often as Belladonna alkaloids in March 2026 — 45,204 items versus 238 in England.
238items
Belladonna alkaloids · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,204items
Peppermint oil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Belladonna alkaloids versus Peppermint oil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Belladonna alkaloids · ╌ Peppermint oil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Belladonna alkaloids | Peppermint oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 238 | 45,204 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,576 | 538,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,945 | £397,913 |
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