Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
2,468
Total Quantity
65.7K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+82.2%

THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 2,468 items of Tamsulosin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,881 to the NHS. This is 82.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for genito-urinary disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
188

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,468
Total Quantity65,659
Total NHS Cost£2,881
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+82.2%

Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,468 items
National average per practice1,355 items
Difference+82.2% 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.