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

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
179
Total Quantity
91.2K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+138.4%

NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 179 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,006 to the NHS. This is 138.4% 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
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items179
Total Quantity91,220
Total NHS Cost£5,006
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+138.4%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice179 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference+138.4% 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.