Powder thickener - gum based (0913161)
Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood
Items (National)
482.4K
NHS Cost
£15.9M
Practices
6,424
Avg per Practice
75
Overview
Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is prescribed by 6,424 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 482,386 items were prescribed at a total cost of £15,922,493 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Nutrition and Blood, Section Oral nutrition.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34,006
Jul 2026
32,111
Jul 2026
34,604
Jul 2026
33,331
Jul 2026
32,722
Jul 2026
34,611
Jul 2026
32,800
Jul 2026
33,454
Jul 2026
38,931
Jul 2026
34,685
Jul 2026
36,027
Jul 2026
37,332
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 19.7K | 218 | 91 | +20.6% ▲ |
| M | 14.0K | 165 | 85 | +12.8% ▲ |
| NR | 13.1K | 70 | 187 | +148.9% ▲ |
| S | 11.4K | 127 | 90 | +19.7% ▲ |
| NE | 11.2K | 132 | 85 | +13.3% ▲ |
| NG | 11.1K | 124 | 90 | +19.3% ▲ |
| ST | 9,995 | 83 | 120 | +60.3% ▲ |
| PE | 9,780 | 84 | 116 | +55.0% ▲ |
| WA | 9,558 | 82 | 117 | +55.3% ▲ |
| PO | 9,536 | 63 | 151 | +101.6% ▲ |
| SK | 9,521 | 69 | 138 | +83.8% ▲ |
| L | 8,519 | 131 | 65 | -13.4% ▼ |
| DE | 7,827 | 78 | 100 | +33.6% ▲ |
| CV | 7,534 | 96 | 79 | +4.5% ▲ |
| NN | 7,476 | 60 | 125 | +65.9% ▲ |
| OL | 7,094 | 70 | 101 | +34.9% ▲ |
| LE | 6,803 | 98 | 69 | -7.6% ▼ |
| RG | 6,738 | 61 | 111 | +47.1% ▲ |
| CM | 6,464 | 60 | 108 | +43.4% ▲ |
| PR | 6,434 | 56 | 115 | +53.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CARE HOMES MEDICAL PRACTICE | 1,752 |
| THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY | 1,102 |
| EALING COMMUNITY PRT - CARE HOME SERVICE | 1,067 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Nutrition and Blood
- Section: Oral nutrition
- Paragraph: Thickener
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.