Coal tar Prescribing at TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
52.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+151.4%

TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 183 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,138 to the NHS. This is 151.4% 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
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items183
Total Quantity52,600
Total NHS Cost£1,138
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+151.4%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice183 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+151.4% 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.