Coal tar Prescribing at WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
43.8K
NHS Cost
£927
vs National Avg
+136.3%

WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 172 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £927 to the NHS. This is 136.3% 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
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items172
Total Quantity43,750
Total NHS Cost£927
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+136.3%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice172 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference+136.3% 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.