Atenolol vs Nadolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 176.0× as often as Nadolol in March 2026 — 300,715 items versus 1,709 in England.
300,715items
Atenolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,709items
Nadolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Nadolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Nadolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Nadolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 300,715 | 1,709 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,713,417 | 18,374 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £210,216 | £49,898 |