Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Solifenacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 2.8× as often as Solifenacin in March 2026 — 862,757 items versus 305,786 in England.
862,757items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,786items
Solifenacin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Solifenacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 862,757 | 305,786 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,086,392 | 3,523,944 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £973,581 | £393,800 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Solifenacin.