Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Tadalafil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 7.6× as often as Tadalafil in April 2026 — 851,278 items versus 111,340 in England.
851,278items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111,340items
Tadalafil · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Tadalafil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 851,278 | 111,340 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,122,039 | 1,274,787 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,003,632 | £389,687 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Tadalafil.