Coal tar Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
117
Total Quantity
29.3K
NHS Cost
£678
vs National Avg
+60.7%

ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 117 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £678 to the NHS. This is 60.7% 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
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items117
Total Quantity29,325
Total NHS Cost£678
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+60.7%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice117 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+60.7% 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.