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Coal tar solution strong 2.5% in Emulsifying ointment

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Data updated May 2026
1items

Dispensed in May 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£935

Net ingredient cost · May 2026

NHSBSA PCA

1items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Coal tar solution strong 2.5% in Emulsifying ointment: national items dispensed by month

0 3 6 Feb 2021 Sep 2021 Apr 2022 Sep 2022 May 2023 Apr 2024 May 2026 1 Feb 2021: 1 Mar 2021: 6 Apr 2021: 3 Jun 2021: 2 Jul 2021: 5 Sep 2021: 1 Oct 2021: 3 Nov 2021: 2 Dec 2021: 2 Jan 2022: 1 Apr 2022: 1 May 2022: 4 Jun 2022: 1 Jul 2022: 2 Aug 2022: 2 Sep 2022: 1 Oct 2022: 2 Dec 2022: 4 Jan 2023: 1 Mar 2023: 2 May 2023: 1 Jun 2023: 1 Jul 2023: 1 Oct 2023: 1 Nov 2023: 1 Apr 2024: 1 Jul 2024: 1 Aug 2024: 1 Dec 2024: 2 Mar 2025: 1 May 2026: 1

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026

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