Coal tar Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
246
Total Quantity
67.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+237.9%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 246 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,447 to the NHS. This is 237.9% 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
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,447 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +237.9% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +237.9% 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.