Coal tar Prescribing at MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
176
Total Quantity
47.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+141.8%

MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 176 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,241 to the NHS. This is 141.8% 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
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items176
Total Quantity47,650
Total NHS Cost£1,241
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+141.8%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice176 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+141.8% 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.