Why was nadolol discontinued?

Nadolol isn’t globally discontinued. It’s still marketed in many places (both as the brand Corgard and as generic nadolol). If you’ve heard that nadolol was “discontinued,” that’s likely referring to a country-specific decision, a temporary shortage, or the withdrawal of a particular brand/dose—not a worldwide ban.

Common reasons a specific nadolol product or dose might be withdrawn or become unavailable:
- Commercial decision by the manufacturer (low profitability, shift to other products).
- Shortages or problems with the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or manufacturing/quality issues.
- Regulatory or labeling changes that make a product less viable to continue.
- Loss of a license for a particular strength or formulation.
- Temporary supply disruptions in a country or region.

What you can do:
- Tell me your country and the exact product (brand or generic, and the dosage). I can look for any official notices or current availability.
- Check with your pharmacist or prescriber; they can confirm whether nadolol is currently available and, if not, suggest a clinically appropriate alternative (e.g., propranolol or carvedilol, depending on the indication).
- If you’re trying to refill a prescription, ask about alternative dosages that could be used or other beta-blockers that your doctor might consider.

If you provide more details (country, brand vs. generic, dosage), I can tailor the information to your situation.