Atenolol vs Sotalol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 8.7× as often as Sotalol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 300,715 items versus 34,440 in England.
300,715items
Atenolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
34,440items
Sotalol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Sotalol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Sotalol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Sotalol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 300,715 | 34,440 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,713,417 | 400,839 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £210,216 | £313,093 |
See the full profile for Atenolol or Sotalol hydrochloride.