Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Drugs for genito-urinary disorders | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
2,852
Total Quantity
96.4K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+110.5%

GP DIRECT prescribed 2,852 items of Tamsulosin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,184 to the NHS. This is 110.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for genito-urinary disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
222

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,852
Total Quantity96,445
Total NHS Cost£4,184
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+110.5%

Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,852 items
National average per practice1,355 items
Difference+110.5% vs national average
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.