Metoprolol tartrate
Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
307.9K
NHS Cost
£3.7M
Practices
6,071
Avg per Practice
51
Overview
Metoprolol tartrate is prescribed by 6,071 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 307,932 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,672,340 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19,263
Jul 2026
17,916
Jul 2026
19,401
Jul 2026
18,700
Jul 2026
18,335
Jul 2026
19,329
Jul 2026
18,311
Jul 2026
18,768
Jul 2026
19,195
Jul 2026
17,030
Jul 2026
18,058
Jul 2026
17,926
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 16.0K | 229 | 70 | +38.1% ▲ |
| PE | 14.1K | 89 | 158 | +211.4% ▲ |
| S | 12.5K | 156 | 80 | +57.8% ▲ |
| E | 9,292 | 121 | 77 | +51.5% ▲ |
| NE | 8,628 | 124 | 70 | +37.3% ▲ |
| CV | 8,548 | 97 | 88 | +73.8% ▲ |
| N | 7,855 | 102 | 77 | +51.9% ▲ |
| NG | 6,330 | 119 | 53 | +4.9% ▲ |
| SW | 6,147 | 101 | 61 | +20.1% ▲ |
| TS | 5,735 | 65 | 88 | +74.0% ▲ |
| BD | 5,201 | 56 | 93 | +83.2% ▲ |
| EX | 4,984 | 55 | 91 | +78.7% ▲ |
| DH | 4,486 | 34 | 132 | +160.2% ▲ |
| DE | 4,404 | 74 | 60 | +17.4% ▲ |
| LS | 4,374 | 78 | 56 | +10.7% ▲ |
| M | 4,369 | 130 | 34 | -33.7% ▼ |
| GU | 4,348 | 61 | 71 | +40.6% ▲ |
| HA | 4,132 | 70 | 59 | +16.4% ▲ |
| LE | 3,988 | 98 | 41 | -19.7% ▼ |
| WF | 3,815 | 53 | 72 | +42.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| NORTH BRINK PRACTICE | 826 |
| VIDA HEALTHCARE | 808 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 748 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Paragraph: Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.