Nebivolol vs Atenolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atenolol was dispensed 4.8× as often as Nebivolol in May 2026 — 284,229 items versus 58,629 in England.
58,629items
Nebivolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
284,229items
Atenolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nebivolol versus Atenolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nebivolol · ╌ Atenolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nebivolol | Atenolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 58,629 | 284,229 |
| Items, last 12 months | 705,009 | 3,644,137 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £778,253 | £200,577 |