Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
116
Total Quantity
59.3K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+54.5%

NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 116 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,889 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items116
Total Quantity59,349
Total NHS Cost£3,889
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+54.5%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice116 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference+54.5% 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.