Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST4 GPS

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

Items (12m)
1,364
Total Quantity
43.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+0.7%

WEST4 GPS prescribed 1,364 items of Tamsulosin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,796 to the NHS. This is 0.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for genito-urinary disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
107

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,364
Total Quantity43,143
Total NHS Cost£1,796
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+0.7%

Tamsulosin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,364 items
National average per practice1,355 items
Difference+0.7% 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.