Coal tar Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
262
Total Quantity
70.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+259.9%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 262 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,625 to the NHS. This is 259.9% 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
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 262 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,425 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,625 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +259.9% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 262 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +259.9% 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.