Bisoprolol fumarate vs Metoprolol tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bisoprolol fumarate was dispensed 104.2× as often as Metoprolol tartrate in April 2026 — 2,640,839 items versus 25,356 in England.
2,640,839items
Bisoprolol fumarate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,356items
Metoprolol tartrate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Bisoprolol fumarate | Metoprolol tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,640,839 | 25,356 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31,372,888 | 304,774 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £5,156,416 | £332,683 |
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