Atenolol vs Pindolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 300,715.0× as often as Pindolol in March 2026 — 300,715 items versus 1 in England.
300,715items
Atenolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Pindolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Pindolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Pindolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Pindolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 300,715 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,713,417 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £210,216 | £8 |