Coal tar Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
136
Total Quantity
42.7K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+86.8%

HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 136 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,006 to the NHS. This is 86.8% 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

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items136
Total Quantity42,725
Total NHS Cost£1,006
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+86.8%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice136 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+86.8% 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.