Coal tar Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
130
Total Quantity
34.8K
NHS Cost
£727
vs National Avg
+78.6%

THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 130 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £727 to the NHS. This is 78.6% 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
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items130
Total Quantity34,800
Total NHS Cost£727
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+78.6%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice130 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+78.6% 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.