Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Tolterodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 12.4× as often as Tolterodine in March 2026 — 862,757 items versus 69,386 in England.
862,757items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,386items
Tolterodine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Tolterodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 862,757 | 69,386 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,086,392 | 874,648 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £973,581 | £852,473 |
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