Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
563
Total Quantity
271.4K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+649.8%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 563 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,128 to the NHS. This is 649.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57

Prescribing Details

Total Items563
Total Quantity271,414
Total NHS Cost£15,128
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+649.8%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice563 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference+649.8% 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.