Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing at HELIX MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,698
Total Quantity
42.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+25.3%

HELIX MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,698 items of Tamsulosin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,024 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for genito-urinary disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
112

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,698
Total Quantity42,379
Total NHS Cost£2,024
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+25.3%

Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,698 items
National average per practice1,355 items
Difference+25.3% 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.