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Coal tar solution 5% in Emulsifying ointment

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Data updated May 2026
1items

Dispensed in May 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£776

Net ingredient cost · May 2026

NHSBSA PCA

6items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Coal tar solution 5% in Emulsifying ointment: national items dispensed by month

0 1.5 3 Nov 2021 Dec 2022 Jun 2024 Feb 2025 Jun 2025 May 2026 1 Nov 2021: 1 Aug 2022: 1 Dec 2022: 1 Jul 2023: 1 Jun 2024: 1 Jul 2024: 1 Feb 2025: 1 Mar 2025: 2 Jun 2025: 1 Jul 2025: 1 Sep 2025: 3 May 2026: 1

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026

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