Atenolol vs Timolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 298.2× as often as Timolol in May 2026 — 284,229 items versus 953 in England.
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
953items
Timolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Timolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Timolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Timolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 284,229 | 953 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,644,137 | 11,404 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £200,577 | £114,631 |