Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at OAK TREE SURGERY

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

108

Total Quantity

48.2K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+43.8%

OAK TREE SURGERY prescribed 108 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,320 to the NHS. This is 43.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	108
Total Quantity	48,199
Total NHS Cost	£2,320
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+43.8%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice	108 items
National average per practice	75 items
Difference	+43.8% 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.