Coal tar vs Cetrimide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Coal tar was dispensed 37,398.0× as often as Cetrimide in June 2026 — 37,398 items versus 1 in England.
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Coal tar · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Cetrimide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Coal tar versus Cetrimide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Coal tar · ╌ Cetrimide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Coal tar | Cetrimide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 37,398 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 452,525 | 42 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £252,098 | £6 |