Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Oxybutynin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 8.5× as often as Oxybutynin in May 2026 — 829,076 items versus 97,693 in England.
829,076items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
97,693items
Oxybutynin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamsulosin hydrochloride versus Oxybutynin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamsulosin hydrochloride · ╌ Oxybutynin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Oxybutynin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 829,076 | 97,693 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,807 | 1,274,332 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,972 | £1,310,014 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Oxybutynin.