Coal tar Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+174.7%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 200 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,150 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
24
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,150 |
| Presentations | 6 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.