Coal tar Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
67
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£376
vs National Avg
-8%

THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 67 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £376 to the NHS. This is 8% 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
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items67
Total Quantity16,900
Total NHS Cost£376
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-8%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice67 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference-8% 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.