Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,686
Total Quantity
81.5K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+24.4%

PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 1,686 items of Tamsulosin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,318 to the NHS. This is 24.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for genito-urinary disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,686
Total Quantity81,474
Total NHS Cost£3,318
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+24.4%

Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,686 items
National average per practice1,355 items
Difference+24.4% 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.