Atenolol vs Nadolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 173.1× as often as Nadolol in May 2026 — 284,229 items versus 1,642 in England.
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,642items
Nadolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Nadolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Nadolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Nadolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 284,229 | 1,642 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,644,137 | 18,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £200,577 | £51,311 |