Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
71
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-5.4%

THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 71 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,943 to the NHS. This is 5.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2

Prescribing Details

Total Items71
Total Quantity48,655
Total NHS Cost£2,943
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-5.4%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice71 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference-5.4% 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.