Toprol XL, a prescription drug that treats high blood pressure and is shown to lower the risk of heart attacks, is in the news due to recalls of some generic versions and because some doctors are finding the generics doesn’t always work as well as the brand. Consumers taking a generic version (metoprolol succinate extended-release), might want to switch back to the brand, but that could raise their drug bills substantially
The issue has also re-ignited the topic of problems with Indian drug quality. Wockhardt and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, both based in India, have pulled 100,000 bottles of their respective metoprolol succinate extended-release products because their pills were not dissolving properly. For extended release drugs, this can be a big problem with a drug’s efficacy.
So where can you buy an American made version of this drug? I believe that would be very hard to do. Brand name Toprol XL sold on U.S. pharmacy shelves is a product of Swedish company AstraZeneca and, according to the drug’s labeling, made in India. There are American companies that make metoprolol succinate as well, such as Mylan, but they manufacture the drug in India, too. Some Toprol XL generics were made in America, but that didn’t work out so well due to manufacturing problems here at home.
Dollars and Sense – You can save 70% on the brand!
In the U.S., generic metoprolol succinate costs about 45 cents a pill. If you want brand name Toprol XL (100mg), the cost is about $2 apill. However, if you only want the brand name product and want to spend a lot less, it can be purchased from a verified international online pharmacy for as little as 60 cents a pill, just a bit more than the cost of a generic in the U.S., and a 70% savings on the U.S. brand price.
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Generic drugs are not controlled like the brand name ones. Some folks in the businiss lie about it. My wife and I will not take drugs manufactured in China and other Asian countries. My wife takes only brand name drugs, I am not quite that fussy.
I have been taking Toprol XL brand name for a longtime and paying almost$2.00 per pill and Blue shield pays part of payment my previous insurance via Express Scripts supplied Toprol I would not touch genetic brand
I try not to take generics. Many of them don’t work at all. Recently i was taking generic metoprolol ER and did not saw any changes in my BP. I found leftovers of Toprol XL and BP started going down. It was although made in India. Pharm companies are sharks and they will go over our dead body to get more money. America will suffocate from greediness.elvina
Nearly the same happened to me today. I was widowed in late 2017 & was traveling among my children so used grocery chain pharmacies. Previous 10 plus years I had what scripts I take ordered from Canada with no problems. In obtaining new doctors & updating my scripts, they found my BP kept spiking etc. I was given a 30 day supply of generic Troprol XL 50 mg at $9.00. Needed it renewed & when I went to pickup at Walmart, same place I received the 30 day it now cost $80 plus for 90 days. The justification for the change in price was ridiculous. I can obtain Troprol XL out of Canada for $108 for 100 pills. Here I come Canada
Why does the U S allow pharmaceuticals made in China, India etc to be sold in the U S? The almighty freaking dollar
Is toprol xl made my new American manufacturer as good as the one made by AstraZeneca and is it the same?
Hi Anthony — To which American manufacturer are you referring? Toprol-XL is manufactured by AstraZeneca, AB, Södertalje Sweden for New American Therapeutics.
Is TOPROL XL from New American Therapeutics made in India?
Toprol XL is manufactured for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP in Sweden.