Coal tar Prescribing at VALLEY VIEW SURGERY

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
150
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£805
vs National Avg
+106%

VALLEY VIEW SURGERY prescribed 150 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £805 to the NHS. This is 106% 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

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items150
Total Quantity38,000
Total NHS Cost£805
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+106%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice150 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+106% 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.