Coal tar Prescribing at DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
17.9K
NHS Cost
£419
vs National Avg
+3%

DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES prescribed 75 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £419 to the NHS. This is 3% 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
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items75
Total Quantity17,900
Total NHS Cost£419
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+3%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice75 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+3% 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.