Coal tar Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
440
Total Quantity
115.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+504.4%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 440 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,596 to the NHS. This is 504.4% 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
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,596 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +504.4% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +504.4% vs national average |
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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.