Atenolol vs Timolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 309.1× as often as Timolol in March 2026 — 300,715 items versus 973 in England.
300,715items
Atenolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
973items
Timolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atenolol versus Timolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atenolol · ╌ Timolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atenolol | Timolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 300,715 | 973 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,713,417 | 11,435 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £210,216 | £113,322 |