Coal tar Prescribing at PEEL GPS

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
206
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+183%

PEEL GPS prescribed 206 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,198 to the NHS. This is 183% 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
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items206
Total Quantity57,600
Total NHS Cost£1,198
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+183%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice206 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+183% 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.