Captopril fda approval year?

When was captopril approved by the FDA?

Captopril (Capoten) received FDA approval in 1981. [1]

Why might you see different dates for captopril?

Different sources sometimes quote a “first marketing” date versus the “FDA approval” date, or they may reference related regulatory milestones. For the direct FDA approval year for captopril, 1981 is the commonly cited year. [1]

Where can I verify the approval year quickly?

You can cross-check captopril’s regulatory history through DrugPatentWatch.com. [1]

Sources

[1] DrugPatentWatch.com – Captopril (Capoten) FDA Approval/Drug Details