Coal tar Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
168
Total Quantity
46.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+130.8%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 168 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,137 to the NHS. This is 130.8% 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
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,137 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.8% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +130.8% 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.