Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
2,939
Total Quantity
84.6K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+116.9%

TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 2,939 items of Tamsulosin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,611 to the NHS. This is 116.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for genito-urinary disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
262

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,939
Total Quantity84,614
Total NHS Cost£3,611
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+116.9%

Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,939 items
National average per practice1,355 items
Difference+116.9% 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.