Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Toprol-XL


Toprol-XL is a brand name of metoprolol, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


TOPROL-XL (metoprolol succinate - tablet, extended release; oral)



  • Manufacturer: ASTRAZENECA

    Approval date: January 10, 1992

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 200MG TARTRATE [RLD][AB], EQ 50MG TARTRATE [RLD][AB]


  • Manufacturer: ASTRAZENECA

    Approval date: February 5, 2001

    Strength(s): EQ 25MG TARTRATE [AB]

Has a generic version of Toprol-XL been approved?


A generic version of Toprol-XL has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Toprol-XL and have been approved by the FDA:


metoprolol succinate tablet, extended release; oral



  • Manufacturer: MYLAN PHARMS INC

    Approval date: December 15, 2011

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 200MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 25MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 50MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: NESHER PHARMS

    Approval date: May 18, 2007

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 200MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: NESHER PHARMS

    Approval date: March 20, 2008

    Strength(s): EQ 25MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: NESHER PHARMS

    Approval date: May 14, 2008

    Strength(s): EQ 50MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: SANDOZ

    Approval date: July 31, 2006

    Strength(s): EQ 25MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: SANDOZ

    Approval date: May 18, 2007

    Strength(s): EQ 50MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: SANDOZ

    Approval date: March 20, 2008

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 200MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WATSON LABS FLORIDA

    Approval date: August 3, 2009

    Strength(s): EQ 25MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 50MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WATSON LABS FLORIDA

    Approval date: April 15, 2010

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 200MG TARTRATE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT

    Approval date: July 22, 2010

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 200MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 25MG TARTRATE [AB], EQ 50MG TARTRATE [AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Toprol-XL. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Toprol-XL.

Related Exclusivities

Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met.

  • Exclusivity expiration dates:
    • July 18, 2010 - REVISIONS TO LABELING BASED ON DATA SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO PEDIATRIC WRITTEN REQUEST

    • January 18, 2011 - PEDIATRIC EXCLUSIVITY

See also...

  • Toprol Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Toprol XL Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Toprol-XL Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Toprol XL Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Metoprolol Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Metoprolol Tartrate Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Metoprolol Tartrate Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Metoprolol Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Metoprolol Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Metoprolol Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Metoprolol Succinate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
  • Metoprolol Tartrate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

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