Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Drugs for genito-urinary disorders | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
9.7M
NHS Cost
£14.4M
Practices
7,172
Avg per Practice
1,355
Overview
Tamsulosin hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,172 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 9,717,084 items were prescribed at a total cost of £14,378,471 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Drugs for genito-urinary disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
818,835
Jun 2026
762,756
Jun 2026
833,149
Jun 2026
809,555
Jun 2026
787,074
Jun 2026
837,159
Jun 2026
805,476
Jun 2026
832,728
Jun 2026
845,439
Jun 2026
757,795
Jun 2026
806,589
Jun 2026
813,910
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 259.5K | 96 | 2,703 | +99.5% ▲ |
| S | 251.5K | 172 | 1,462 | +7.9% ▲ |
| NE | 235.6K | 142 | 1,659 | +22.5% ▲ |
| B | 233.7K | 265 | 882 | -34.9% ▼ |
| M | 197.3K | 180 | 1,096 | -19.1% ▼ |
| NG | 182.0K | 139 | 1,309 | -3.4% ▼ |
| LE | 180.8K | 126 | 1,435 | +5.9% ▲ |
| DN | 179.3K | 89 | 2,014 | +48.7% ▲ |
| NR | 178.6K | 74 | 2,413 | +78.1% ▲ |
| IP | 163.7K | 62 | 2,641 | +94.9% ▲ |
| E | 162.0K | 144 | 1,125 | -17.0% ▼ |
| BN | 155.2K | 77 | 2,015 | +48.7% ▲ |
| CV | 154.9K | 109 | 1,421 | +4.9% ▲ |
| NN | 154.8K | 66 | 2,346 | +73.2% ▲ |
| PO | 150.8K | 68 | 2,217 | +63.6% ▲ |
| L | 145.9K | 145 | 1,006 | -25.7% ▼ |
| ST | 143.5K | 85 | 1,688 | +24.6% ▲ |
| N | 142.9K | 123 | 1,162 | -14.3% ▼ |
| GL | 142.3K | 67 | 2,124 | +56.7% ▲ |
| TN | 142.0K | 73 | 1,946 | +43.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 15,508 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 13,766 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 13,739 |
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.