Coal tar Prescribing at TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
40.3K
NHS Cost
£938
vs National Avg
+140.4%

TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 175 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £938 to the NHS. This is 140.4% 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
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items175
Total Quantity40,325
Total NHS Cost£938
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+140.4%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice175 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+140.4% 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.