Bisoprolol vs Metoprolol
Compare Bisoprolol and Metoprolol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Bisoprolol | Metoprolol | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | beta-Adrenergic Blocker | beta-Adrenergic Blocker |
| Used to treat | Angina pectoris, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Supraventricular tachycardia | Angina pectoris, Atrial fibrillation (AFib), Atrial flutter, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia |
| Generic price | From $0.11 each, about $3.43 for 30 (5 mg tablet) | From $0.016 each, about $0.48 for 30 (25 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Lopressor: from $2.42 each, about $72.49 for 30 (50 mg tablet); other forms from $1.20 per mL (10 mg/mL oral solution). Toprol XL: from $1.39 each, about $41.56 for 30 (50 mg tablet) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 99% less than the brand |