Coal tar vs Selenium sulfide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Coal tar was dispensed 7,213.2× as often as Selenium sulfide in May 2026 — 36,066 items versus 5 in England.
36,066items
Coal tar · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Selenium sulfide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Coal tar versus Selenium sulfide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Coal tar · ╌ Selenium sulfide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Coal tar | Selenium sulfide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 36,066 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 455,386 | 66 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £242,318 | £11 |
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