Coal tar Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
56.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+224.2%
MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 236 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,286 to the NHS. This is 224.2% 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
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,286 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +224.2% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +224.2% 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.