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 Items214
Total Quantity53,475
Total NHS Cost£1,228
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+194%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice214 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+194% 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.