Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Alprostadil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 91.3× as often as Alprostadil in May 2026 — 829,076 items versus 9,080 in England.
829,076items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,080items
Alprostadil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamsulosin hydrochloride versus Alprostadil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamsulosin hydrochloride · ╌ Alprostadil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Alprostadil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 829,076 | 9,080 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,807 | 105,310 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,972 | £574,180 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Alprostadil.