Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at ALCONBURY SURGERY
Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
204
Total Quantity
130.5K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+171.7%
ALCONBURY SURGERY prescribed 204 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,182 to the NHS. This is 171.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,182 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.7% |
Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 75 items |
| Difference | +171.7% 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.