Coal tar Prescribing at WOOLTON HOUSE MEDICAL CTR

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)

159

Total Quantity

43.0K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+118.4%

WOOLTON HOUSE MEDICAL CTR prescribed 159 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,057 to the NHS. This is 118.4% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	159
Total Quantity	43,000
Total NHS Cost	£1,057
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+118.4%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice	159 items
National average per practice	73 items
Difference	+118.4% 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.