Atenolol vs Labetalol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 23.0× as often as Labetalol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 284,229 items versus 12,337 in England.
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,337items
Labetalol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Labetalol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Labetalol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Labetalol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 284,229 | 12,337 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,644,137 | 146,495 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £200,577 | £264,081 |
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