Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Solifenacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 2.8× as often as Solifenacin in May 2026 — 829,076 items versus 293,710 in England.
829,076items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
293,710items
Solifenacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamsulosin hydrochloride versus Solifenacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamsulosin hydrochloride · ╌ Solifenacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Solifenacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 829,076 | 293,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,807 | 3,545,226 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,972 | £415,387 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Solifenacin.