Coal tar Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
515
Total Quantity
129.6K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+607.4%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 515 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,955 to the NHS. This is 607.4% 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
48
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,955 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +607.4% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +607.4% 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.