Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at ACORN SURGERY
Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
173
Total Quantity
72.2K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+130.4%
ACORN SURGERY prescribed 173 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,611 to the NHS. This is 130.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,213 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,611 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.4% |
Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 75 items |
| Difference | +130.4% vs national average |
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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.