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

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
104
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+38.5%

NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 104 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,744 to the NHS. This is 38.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items104
Total Quantity50,562
Total NHS Cost£2,744
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+38.5%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice104 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference+38.5% 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.