Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
4,190
Total Quantity
127.8K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+209.3%

WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,190 items of Tamsulosin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,089 to the NHS. This is 209.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for genito-urinary disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
327

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,190
Total Quantity127,835
Total NHS Cost£6,089
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+209.3%

Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,190 items
National average per practice1,355 items
Difference+209.3% 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.