Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
190
Total Quantity
153.9K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+153%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 190 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,776 to the NHS. This is 153% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 190 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,776 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153% |
Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 190 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 75 items |
| Difference | +153% 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.