Coal tar Prescribing at NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
68.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+264%

NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 265 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,633 to the NHS. This is 264% 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
32
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items265
Total Quantity68,825
Total NHS Cost£1,633
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+264%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice265 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+264% 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.