Bisoprolol fumarate vs Propranolol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bisoprolol fumarate was dispensed 3.7× as often as Propranolol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,583,577 items versus 690,723 in England.
2,583,577items
Bisoprolol fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
690,723items
Propranolol hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Bisoprolol fumarate | Propranolol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,583,577 | 690,723 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31,336,942 | 8,375,473 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,764,619 | £1,946,611 |
See the full profile for Bisoprolol fumarate or Propranolol hydrochloride.