Atenolol vs Sotalol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 8.6× as often as Sotalol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 284,229 items versus 32,872 in England.
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,872items
Sotalol hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Sotalol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 284,229 | 32,872 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,644,137 | 401,284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £200,577 | £309,760 |
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