Propranolol hydrochloride vs Timolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Propranolol hydrochloride was dispensed 744.7× as often as Timolol in March 2026 — 724,582 items versus 973 in England.
724,582items
Propranolol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
973items
Timolol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Propranolol hydrochloride versus Timolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Propranolol hydrochloride · ╌ Timolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Propranolol hydrochloride | Timolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 724,582 | 973 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,341,100 | 11,435 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,773,293 | £113,322 |
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