Coal tar Prescribing at PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
190
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+161%

PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 190 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,083 to the NHS. This is 161% 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
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items190
Total Quantity41,425
Total NHS Cost£1,083
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+161%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice190 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+161% 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.