Tamsulosin hydrochloride vs Vardenafil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride was dispensed 168.1× as often as Vardenafil in May 2026 — 829,076 items versus 4,932 in England.
829,076items
Tamsulosin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,932items
Vardenafil · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Tamsulosin hydrochloride | Vardenafil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 829,076 | 4,932 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,807 | 60,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,972 | £182,503 |
See the full profile for Tamsulosin hydrochloride or Vardenafil.