Coal tar vs Alkyl sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Coal tar was dispensed 208.5× as often as Alkyl sulfate in May 2026 — 36,066 items versus 173 in England.
36,066items
Coal tar · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
173items
Alkyl sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Coal tar versus Alkyl sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Coal tar · ╌ Alkyl sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Coal tar | Alkyl sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 36,066 | 173 |
| Items, last 12 months | 455,386 | 2,169 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £242,318 | £527 |
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