Carvedilol vs Metoprolol tartrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carvedilol was dispensed 2.6× as often as Metoprolol tartrate in March 2026 — 67,745 items versus 25,725 in England.
67,745items
Carvedilol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,725items
Metoprolol tartrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Carvedilol | Metoprolol tartrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 67,745 | 25,725 |
| Items, last 12 months | 794,062 | 304,404 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £221,888 | £343,801 |
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