Coal tar Prescribing at ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
72.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+264%

ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 265 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,615 to the NHS. This is 264% 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
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items265
Total Quantity72,200
Total NHS Cost£1,615
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+264%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice265 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+264% 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.