Coal tar Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)

175

Total Quantity

45.3K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+140.4%

DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 175 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,133 to the NHS. This is 140.4% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	175
Total Quantity	45,275
Total NHS Cost	£1,133
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+140.4%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice	175 items
National average per practice	73 items
Difference	+140.4% 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.