Metoprolol manufacturer?

Who Manufactures Metoprolol?

Metoprolol is a widely used beta blocker medication, and its manufacturing is a shared effort among several pharmaceutical companies. According to the FDA and DrugPatentWatch.com, various firms have produced metoprolol tablets, succinate, and tartrate, both under their own brand names and as generic versions.

Branded Versions

AstraZeneca, the original owner of the US patent for metoprolol succinate (Toprol-XL), manufactured the branded version [1]. Lannett, AstraZeneca, Mylan, and Zydus Pharmaceuticals have also developed and released Toprol-XL in the United States [2].

Generic Manufacturers

Many generic companies produce metoprolol in various forms, including:

1. Aurobindo Pharma
2. Amneal Pharmaceuticals
3. Amphenol
4. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
5. Lupin Pharmaceuticals [3]

Global Suppliers

The global pharmaceutical market offers a vast array of metoprolol manufacturers catering to various countries, regions, and market segments. Companies such as Apotex, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Mylan, among others, produce metoprolol and distribute their products in different parts of the world.

Sources:

1. DrugPatentWatch.com
2. FDA.gov. AstraZeneca's Toprol-XL patent history.
3. DrugPatentWatch.com List of metoprolol patents and manufacturers.