Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Oxybutynin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 8.2× as often as Oxybutynin in March 2026 — 862,757 items versus 105,367 in England.
862,757items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
105,367items
Oxybutynin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Oxybutynin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 862,757 | 105,367 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,086,392 | 1,289,401 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £973,581 | £1,213,726 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Oxybutynin.