Bisoprolol fumarate vs Propranolol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bisoprolol fumarate was dispensed 3.7× as often as Propranolol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 2,678,545 items versus 724,582 in England.
2,678,545items
Bisoprolol fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
724,582items
Propranolol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bisoprolol fumarate versus Propranolol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bisoprolol fumarate · ╌ Propranolol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bisoprolol fumarate | Propranolol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,678,545 | 724,582 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31,266,076 | 8,341,100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,116,025 | £1,773,293 |
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