Carvedilol vs Propranolol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Propranolol hydrochloride was dispensed 10.7× as often as Carvedilol in March 2026 — 724,582 items versus 67,745 in England.
67,745items
Carvedilol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
724,582items
Propranolol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carvedilol versus Propranolol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carvedilol · ╌ Propranolol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carvedilol | Propranolol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 67,745 | 724,582 |
| Items, last 12 months | 794,062 | 8,341,100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £221,888 | £1,773,293 |
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