Acebutolol hydrochloride vs Atenolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 7,105.7× as often as Acebutolol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 284,229 items versus 40 in England.
40items
Acebutolol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acebutolol hydrochloride versus Atenolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acebutolol hydrochloride · ╌ Atenolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acebutolol hydrochloride | Atenolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 40 | 284,229 |
| Items, last 12 months | 435 | 3,679,249 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,027 | £200,577 |
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