Mebeverine hydrochloride vs Peppermint oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mebeverine hydrochloride was dispensed 4.3× as often as Peppermint oil in May 2026 — 182,481 items versus 42,902 in England.
182,481items
Mebeverine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,902items
Peppermint oil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mebeverine hydrochloride versus Peppermint oil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mebeverine hydrochloride · ╌ Peppermint oil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mebeverine hydrochloride | Peppermint oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 182,481 | 42,902 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,251,403 | 535,645 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £812,792 | £379,906 |
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