Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) vs Specialist food replacer bread (0913271)
Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) was dispensed 4.1× as often as Specialist food replacer bread (0913271) in March 2026 — 43,774 items versus 10,697 in England.
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Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,697items
Specialist food replacer bread (0913271) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) versus Specialist food replacer bread (0913271): national items dispensed by month
▬ Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) · ╌ Specialist food replacer bread (0913271)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Powder thickener - gum based (0913161) | Specialist food replacer bread (0913271) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 43,774 | 10,697 |
| Items, last 12 months | 538,123 | 142,299 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,428,243 | £269,741 |
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