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FOI 5102 Mouthwash

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March 17, 2017

Last updated: March 17, 2017

1.          Please advise the estimated number of beds at your hospital(s)

This information is available on the Trust’s website at https://hgs.uhb.nhs.uk/foi-4982-patient-beds/  . We are therefore withholding this information under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 “information already accessible “

2.          Please advise the estimated number of patients treated annually at your hospital(s)

In 2015/16 there were 1,268,336 patient attendances

Further details are available in the Trust’s annual report

3.          Please advise the estimated number of patients receiving chemotherapy at your hospital(s) each year in 2015/16 there were 11,532 patients receiving chemotherapy.

4.          What is the preferred mouthwash product prescribed to patients for oral mucositis treatment or prevention? Benzydamine (Difflam) first line

5.          What is the estimated annual spend on mouthwash? £21,808.80 (VAT Inclusive).

6.          What is the estimated annual number units of mouthwash prescribed? 2796

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