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

Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
102.2K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+133%

THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 175 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,164 to the NHS. This is 133% 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
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items175
Total Quantity102,169
Total NHS Cost£6,164
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+133%

Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison

This practice175 items
National average per practice75 items
Difference+133% 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.