Coal tar Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
369
Total Quantity
91.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+406.9%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 369 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,159 to the NHS. This is 406.9% 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
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,159 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +406.9% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +406.9% 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.