Coal tar Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (12m)
214
Total Quantity
53.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+194%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 214 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,228 to the NHS. This is 194% 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
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,475 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,228 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194% |
Coal tar Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 73 items |
| Difference | +194% 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.