Coal tar vs Cetrimide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Coal tar was dispensed 36,066.0× as often as Cetrimide in May 2026 — 36,066 items versus 1 in England.
36,066items
Coal tar · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Cetrimide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Coal tar | Cetrimide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 36,066 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 455,386 | 42 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £242,318 | £6 |