Bisoprolol fumarate vs Metoprolol tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bisoprolol fumarate was dispensed 104.1× as often as Metoprolol tartrate in March 2026 — 2,678,545 items versus 25,725 in England.
2,678,545items
Bisoprolol fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,725items
Metoprolol tartrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bisoprolol fumarate versus Metoprolol tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bisoprolol fumarate · ╌ Metoprolol tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bisoprolol fumarate | Metoprolol tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,678,545 | 25,725 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31,266,076 | 304,404 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,116,025 | £343,801 |
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