Atenolol vs Labetalol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 24.0× as often as Labetalol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 300,715 items versus 12,555 in England.
300,715items
Atenolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,555items
Labetalol hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Labetalol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 300,715 | 12,555 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,713,417 | 146,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £210,216 | £161,571 |
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