Alfuzosin hydrochloride vs Tamsulosin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 24.3× as often as Alfuzosin hydrochloride in April 2026 — 851,278 items versus 35,080 in England.
35,080items
Alfuzosin hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
851,278items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Alfuzosin hydrochloride | Tamsulosin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 35,080 | 851,278 |
| Items, last 12 months | 430,668 | 10,122,039 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £444,849 | £1,003,632 |
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