Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at HIGHCROFT SURGERY

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
103
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+37.2%

HIGHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 103 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,280 to the NHS. This is 37.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items103
Total Quantity24,793
Total NHS Cost£1,280
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+37.2%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice103 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference+37.2% vs national average
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.