Other shampoo and scalp preparations vs Coal tar
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Coal tar was dispensed 38,220.0× as often as Other shampoo and scalp preparations in March 2026 — 38,220 items versus 1 in England.
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Other shampoo and scalp preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,220items
Coal tar · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other shampoo and scalp preparations versus Coal tar: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other shampoo and scalp preparations · ╌ Coal tar
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other shampoo and scalp preparations | Coal tar |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 38,220 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 465,335 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £270 | £256,572 |
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