Atenolol vs Bisoprolol fumarate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bisoprolol fumarate was dispensed 8.9× as often as Atenolol in March 2026 — 2,678,545 items versus 300,715 in England.
300,715items
Atenolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,678,545items
Bisoprolol fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Bisoprolol fumarate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Bisoprolol fumarate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Bisoprolol fumarate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 300,715 | 2,678,545 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,713,417 | 31,266,076 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £210,216 | £3,116,025 |
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