Coal tar Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
174
Total Quantity
41.8K
NHS Cost
£994
vs National Avg
+139%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 174 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £994 to the NHS. This is 139% 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
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items174
Total Quantity41,825
Total NHS Cost£994
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+139%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice174 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+139% 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.