Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 3.0× as often as Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) in March 2026 — 862,757 items versus 283,135 in England.
862,757items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
283,135items
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 862,757 | 283,135 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,086,392 | 3,391,797 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £973,581 | £370,582 |
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