Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
100.8K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+143.7%

THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. prescribed 183 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,519 to the NHS. This is 143.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items183
Total Quantity100,780
Total NHS Cost£5,519
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+143.7%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice183 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference+143.7% 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.