Atenolol vs Carvedilol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 4.1× as often as Carvedilol in May 2026 — 284,229 items versus 69,066 in England.
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,066items
Carvedilol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Carvedilol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Carvedilol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Carvedilol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 284,229 | 69,066 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,644,137 | 802,708 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £200,577 | £503,545 |
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