Coal tar Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
189
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+159.6%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 189 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,246 to the NHS. This is 159.6% 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
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,246 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.6% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +159.6% 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.