Coal tar Prescribing at LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£689
vs National Avg
+51.1%

LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 110 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £689 to the NHS. This is 51.1% 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
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity28,475
Total NHS Cost£689
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+51.1%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+51.1% 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.