Atenolol vs Metoprolol tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 11.7× as often as Metoprolol tartrate in May 2026 — 284,229 items versus 24,323 in England.
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,323items
Metoprolol tartrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Metoprolol tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 284,229 | 24,323 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,640,074 | 302,570 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £200,577 | £325,737 |
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