Coal tar Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
447
Total Quantity
116.6K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+514%
CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 447 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,588 to the NHS. This is 514% 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
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,588 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +514% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +514% 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.