Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Potassium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 389.3× as often as Potassium citrate in March 2026 — 862,757 items versus 2,216 in England.
862,757items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,216items
Potassium citrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Potassium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 862,757 | 2,216 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,086,392 | 26,613 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £973,581 | £63,983 |
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