Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Tadalafil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 7.7× as often as Tadalafil in March 2026 — 862,757 items versus 112,246 in England.
862,757items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
112,246items
Tadalafil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamsulosin hydrochloride versus Tadalafil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamsulosin hydrochloride · ╌ Tadalafil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Tadalafil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 862,757 | 112,246 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,086,392 | 1,260,111 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £973,581 | £402,446 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Tadalafil.