Coal tar Prescribing at FOUNDRY LANE SURGERY

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
120
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£662
vs National Avg
+64.8%

FOUNDRY LANE SURGERY prescribed 120 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £662 to the NHS. This is 64.8% 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
14
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items120
Total Quantity26,900
Total NHS Cost£662
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+64.8%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice120 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+64.8% 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.