Coal tar Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
44.7K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+174.7%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 200 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,021 to the NHS. This is 174.7% 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
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,675 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,021 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.7% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +174.7% 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.