Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Solifenacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 2.8× as often as Solifenacin in April 2026 — 851,278 items versus 300,952 in England.
851,278items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
300,952items
Solifenacin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Solifenacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 851,278 | 300,952 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,122,039 | 3,544,047 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,003,632 | £425,248 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Solifenacin.