Coal tar Prescribing at DUKE MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
134
Total Quantity
35.3K
NHS Cost
£839
vs National Avg
+84.1%

DUKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 134 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £839 to the NHS. This is 84.1% 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
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items134
Total Quantity35,275
Total NHS Cost£839
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+84.1%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice134 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+84.1% 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.