Bisoprolol vs Propranolol
Compare Bisoprolol and Propranolol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Bisoprolol | Propranolol | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | beta-Adrenergic Blocker | beta-Adrenergic Blocker |
| Used to treat | Angina pectoris, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Supraventricular tachycardia | Angina pectoris, Esophageal and gastric varices, Essential tremor, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Panic disorder, Pheochromocytoma, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia |
| Generic price | From $0.11 each, about $3.43 for 30 (5 mg tablet) | From $0.047 each, about $1.40 for 30 (10 mg tablet); other forms from $0.092 per mL (20 mg/5 mL solution) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Inderal: from $68.70 each, about $2,061 for 30 (80 mg capsule (XL)) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand |