Propranolol hydrochloride vs Timolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Propranolol hydrochloride was dispensed 724.8× as often as Timolol in May 2026 — 690,723 items versus 953 in England.
690,723items
Propranolol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
953items
Timolol · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Propranolol hydrochloride | Timolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 690,723 | 953 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,375,473 | 11,404 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,946,611 | £114,631 |
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