Coal tar Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
138.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+603.3%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 512 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,930 to the NHS. This is 603.3% 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
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,930 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +603.3% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +603.3% 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.