Coal tar Prescribing at STIRLING MEDICAL CENTRE (MATHEWS)

Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin

Items (12m)
51
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£389
vs National Avg
-29.9%

STIRLING MEDICAL CENTRE (MATHEWS) prescribed 51 items of Coal tar over the last 12 months at a cost of £389 to the NHS. This is 29.9% 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

Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items51
Total Quantity16,350
Total NHS Cost£389
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-29.9%

Coal tar Prescribing Comparison

This practice51 items
National average per practice73 items
Difference-29.9% 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.