Coal tar 5% ointment in a base

1305020C0AAAVAV · Skin

Data updated June 2026

7items

Dispensed in June 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£519

Net ingredient cost · June 2026

NHSBSA PCA

55items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Coal tar 5% ointment in a base: national items dispensed by month

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026

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Top dispensing practices

Dispensing GP practices supplying this presentation, by items (a subset of national dispensing).

Dispensing practices supplying Coal tar 5% ointment in a base
Practice	Items
St.Stephens Health Centre	5
John Tasker House Surgery	1