Coal tar Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
245
Total Quantity
58.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+236.5%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 245 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,462 to the NHS. This is 236.5% 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
33
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,462 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.5% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +236.5% 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.