Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Alprostadil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 101.6× as often as Alprostadil in March 2026 — 862,757 items versus 8,489 in England.
862,757items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,489items
Alprostadil · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Alprostadil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 862,757 | 8,489 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,086,392 | 101,568 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £973,581 | £523,570 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Alprostadil.