Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Tolterodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 12.8× as often as Tolterodine in May 2026 — 829,076 items versus 64,951 in England.
829,076items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
64,951items
Tolterodine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamsulosin hydrochloride versus Tolterodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamsulosin hydrochloride · ╌ Tolterodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Tolterodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 829,076 | 64,951 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,807 | 856,228 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,972 | £776,958 |
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