Coal tar Prescribing at PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
17.7K
NHS Cost
£387
vs National Avg
-23.1%

PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 56 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £387 to the NHS. This is 23.1% below 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
1
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items56
Total Quantity17,650
Total NHS Cost£387
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-23.1%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice56 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference-23.1% 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.