Alfuzosin hydrochloride vs Tamsulosin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 23.6× as often as Alfuzosin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 829,076 items versus 35,149 in England.
35,149items
Alfuzosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
829,076items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alfuzosin hydrochloride versus Tamsulosin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alfuzosin hydrochloride · ╌ Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alfuzosin hydrochloride | Tamsulosin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35,149 | 829,076 |
| Items, last 12 months | 429,053 | 10,106,807 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £457,968 | £975,972 |
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