Who makes Lotrel (amlodipine/benazepril) today?
Lotrel is a brand-name prescription medicine made in the United States as a fixed-dose combination of the blood pressure drugs amlodipine and benazepril. The product is marketed under the Lotrel brand by Novartis, which is listed as the brand manufacturer on prescribing and drug-label sources. [1]
Are there other companies that make the same drug?
Because Lotrel is a combination product, there can be generic versions of the same strengths (amlodipine + benazepril) made by different generic manufacturers. These generics are not labeled as “Lotrel,” but they contain the same active ingredients. Exact availability and manufacturer can vary by pharmacy and dose. [2]
What strength and formulation should I check on the label?
To confirm the manufacturer for the specific bottle you have (or the one your pharmacy plans to dispense), check:
- the “NDC” (National Drug Code) on the package, and
- the “manufactured for / distributed by” line on the label.
That’s the most reliable way to match the exact maker for that particular product listing. [1][2]
What if my pharmacy says a different manufacturer is available?
If you receive a different label (often a generic), it will typically still be the same drug combination if it matches:
- the active ingredients (amlodipine + benazepril), and
- the dose strength.
If the dose or ingredients differ, it’s worth asking the pharmacist before taking it. [2]
Can manufacturers change over time?
Yes. Brand ownership and marketing can stay with the original company, but manufacturing and distributor details on specific NDCs can change. Checking the NDC/manufacturer line on your specific package is the dependable approach. [1][2]
Sources
[1] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm (Search by product name “Lotrel” to view label/manufacturer details by NDC)
[2] https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/drug-innovation-and-approval-database (FDA drug listings and NDC-based identification)