Coal tar Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
425
Total Quantity
101.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+483.8%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 425 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,185 to the NHS. This is 483.8% 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
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 425 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,675 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,185 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +483.8% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 425 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +483.8% 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.