Coal tar Prescribing at BALANCE STREET

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)

208

Total Quantity

46.9K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+185.7%

BALANCE STREET prescribed 208 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,156 to the NHS. This is 185.7% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	208
Total Quantity	46,875
Total NHS Cost	£1,156
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+185.7%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice	208 items
National average per practice	73 items
Difference	+185.7% 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.