Beta Blockers (Systemic)
June 13th, 2009
Beta Blockers are used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and heart rhythm disturbances. Beta blockers have been shown to be effective at reducing the risk of heart attack and reduces the risk of death in patients with heart failure.
| Medication Name | Generic Available | Discount Programs |
| Acebutolol (Sectral) | Yes | |
| Atenolol (Tenormin) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart |
| Carvedilol (Coreg) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger |
| Carvedilol Extended Release (Coreg CR) | No | The Carvedilol ER patent expires in 2015 |
| Esmolol (Brevibloc) | Yes | |
| Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL) | Yes |
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| Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart |
| Pindolol (Visken) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart |
| Propranolol Extended Release (InnoPran XL) | No | The InnoPran Patent expires in 2022 |
| Propranolol (Inderal) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart |
| Sotalol (Betapace) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger |
| Timolol (Blocadren) | Yes |
