Atenolol vs Bisoprolol fumarate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bisoprolol fumarate was dispensed 9.1× as often as Atenolol in May 2026 — 2,583,577 items versus 284,229 in England.
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,583,577items
Bisoprolol fumarate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Bisoprolol fumarate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 284,229 | 2,583,577 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,644,137 | 31,336,942 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £200,577 | £6,764,619 |
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