Atenolol vs Carvedilol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 4.3× as often as Carvedilol in April 2026 — 292,070 items versus 68,558 in England.
292,070items
Atenolol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,558items
Carvedilol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Carvedilol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Carvedilol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Carvedilol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 292,070 | 68,558 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,686,668 | 799,291 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £205,151 | £383,829 |
See the full profile for Atenolol or Carvedilol.