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

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
143
Total Quantity
96.4K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+90.4%

PENN SURGERY prescribed 143 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,497 to the NHS. This is 90.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items143
Total Quantity96,421
Total NHS Cost£6,497
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+90.4%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice143 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference+90.4% 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.