Carvedilol vs Metoprolol tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carvedilol was dispensed 2.8× as often as Metoprolol tartrate in May 2026 — 69,066 items versus 24,323 in England.
69,066items
Carvedilol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,323items
Metoprolol tartrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carvedilol versus Metoprolol tartrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carvedilol · ╌ Metoprolol tartrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carvedilol | Metoprolol tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 69,066 | 24,323 |
| Items, last 12 months | 802,708 | 303,267 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £503,545 | £325,737 |
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