Peppermint oil vs Mebeverine hydrochloride compound preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Peppermint oil was dispensed 14.0× as often as Mebeverine hydrochloride compound preparations in May 2026 — 42,902 items versus 3,055 in England.
42,902items
Peppermint oil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,055items
Mebeverine hydrochloride compound preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Peppermint oil versus Mebeverine hydrochloride compound preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Peppermint oil · ╌ Mebeverine hydrochloride compound preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Peppermint oil | Mebeverine hydrochloride compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 42,902 | 3,055 |
| Items, last 12 months | 535,645 | 39,943 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £379,906 | £171,557 |
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