Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 3.1× as often as Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) in May 2026 — 829,076 items versus 270,957 in England.
829,076items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
270,957items
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamsulosin hydrochloride versus Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction): national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamsulosin hydrochloride · ╌ Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 829,076 | 270,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,807 | 3,374,294 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,972 | £362,741 |
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