Coal tar Prescribing at ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£268
vs National Avg
-31.3%

ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 50 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £268 to the NHS. This is 31.3% below 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
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity10,075
Total NHS Cost£268
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-31.3%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice50 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference-31.3% 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.