Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Potassium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 384.4× as often as Potassium citrate in May 2026 — 829,076 items versus 2,157 in England.
829,076items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,157items
Potassium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamsulosin hydrochloride versus Potassium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamsulosin hydrochloride · ╌ Potassium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Potassium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 829,076 | 2,157 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,807 | 27,080 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,972 | £64,537 |
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