Tamsulosin and dutasteride hydrochloride
Drugs for genito-urinary disorders | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
139.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6M
Practices
4,002
Avg per Practice
35
Overview
Tamsulosin and dutasteride hydrochloride is prescribed by 4,002 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 139,879 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,610,721 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Drugs for genito-urinary disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
7,633
Jul 2026
7,096
Jul 2026
7,687
Jul 2026
7,554
Jul 2026
7,345
Jul 2026
7,778
Jul 2026
7,512
Jul 2026
7,611
Jul 2026
7,686
Jul 2026
6,875
Jul 2026
7,207
Jul 2026
7,187
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 8,087 | 107 | 76 | +116.0% ▲ |
| WV | 6,902 | 51 | 135 | +286.6% ▲ |
| E | 4,975 | 80 | 62 | +77.7% ▲ |
| NG | 4,818 | 96 | 50 | +43.4% ▲ |
| B | 4,571 | 134 | 34 | -2.6% ▼ |
| DN | 3,889 | 53 | 73 | +109.7% ▲ |
| PO | 3,648 | 42 | 87 | +148.3% ▲ |
| S | 3,456 | 75 | 46 | +31.7% ▲ |
| CV | 3,412 | 75 | 46 | +30.0% ▲ |
| SY | 3,164 | 26 | 122 | +247.7% ▲ |
| WS | 2,631 | 52 | 51 | +44.6% ▲ |
| MK | 2,596 | 26 | 100 | +185.1% ▲ |
| TF | 2,581 | 19 | 136 | +288.0% ▲ |
| CT | 2,502 | 39 | 64 | +83.4% ▲ |
| ST | 2,421 | 47 | 52 | +47.1% ▲ |
| TS | 2,396 | 50 | 48 | +36.9% ▲ |
| UB | 2,377 | 41 | 58 | +65.7% ▲ |
| HU | 2,198 | 39 | 56 | +61.1% ▲ |
| SW | 2,162 | 50 | 43 | +23.4% ▲ |
| SO | 2,143 | 40 | 54 | +53.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HEALTH AND BEYOND | 900 |
| FOREST MEDICAL | 626 |
| THE MOUNT VIEW PRACTICE | 606 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
- Section: Drugs for genito-urinary disorders
- Paragraph: Drugs for urinary retention
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.