Coal tar Prescribing at WEST MEADS SURGERY

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
67
Total Quantity
19.7K
NHS Cost
£398
vs National Avg
-8%

WEST MEADS SURGERY prescribed 67 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £398 to the NHS. This is 8% below 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
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items67
Total Quantity19,650
Total NHS Cost£398
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-8%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice67 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference-8% 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.