Atenolol vs Metoprolol tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 11.7× as often as Metoprolol tartrate in March 2026 — 300,715 items versus 25,725 in England.
300,715items
Atenolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,725items
Metoprolol tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Metoprolol tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Metoprolol tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Metoprolol tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 300,715 | 25,725 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,713,417 | 304,404 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £210,216 | £343,801 |
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