Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Oral nutrition | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
383
Total Quantity
201.0K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+410%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 383 items of Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,953 to the NHS. This is 410% above the national average prescribing rate. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) is classified under Oral nutrition in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 200,997 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,953 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +410% |
Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 75 items |
| Difference | +410% vs national average |
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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.