Coal tar Prescribing at ABERCROMBY FAMILY PRACTICE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
207
Total Quantity
49.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+184.3%

ABERCROMBY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 207 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,161 to the NHS. This is 184.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Coal tar is classified under Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items207
Total Quantity49,875
Total NHS Cost£1,161
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+184.3%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice207 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+184.3% 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.