Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Vardenafil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 172.1× as often as Vardenafil in April 2026 — 851,278 items versus 4,947 in England.
851,278items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,947items
Vardenafil · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamsulosin hydrochloride versus Vardenafil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamsulosin hydrochloride · ╌ Vardenafil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Vardenafil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 851,278 | 4,947 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,122,039 | 60,103 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,003,632 | £180,671 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Vardenafil.