Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) vs Powder OTC ONS (0913311)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) was dispensed 114.2× as often as Powder OTC ONS (0913311) in May 2026 — 42,152 items versus 369 in England.
42,152items
Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
369items
Powder OTC ONS (0913311) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) versus Powder OTC ONS (0913311): national items dispensed by month
▬ Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) · ╌ Powder OTC ONS (0913311)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) | Powder OTC ONS (0913311) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 42,152 | 369 |
| Items, last 12 months | 533,448 | 4,513 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,380,774 | £20,230 |
See the full profile for Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) or Powder OTC ONS (0913311).