NDAORALSOLUTION
Approved
Apr 2025
Lifecycle
Launch
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
5
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
LOPRESSOR (metoprolol tartrate) by Rubicon Biotechnology is 12. First approved in 2025.
Drug data last refreshed 5h ago · AI intelligence enriched 6d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) is a beta-1 selective adrenergic receptor blocking agent indicated for hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure. It works by competitively antagonizing catecholamines at cardiac adrenergic sites, reducing heart rate, cardiac output, and myocardial oxygen demand. The oral solution formulation enables flexible dosing for patients with swallowing difficulties or titration needs.
$0.370MPart D
LAUNCHEarly-stage product launch with modest Part D uptake signals limited immediate commercial scale; team build and field expansion will depend on label penetration and formulation differentiation vs. existing metoprolol products.
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Metoprolol is a beta 1 -selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent. This preferential effect is not absolute, however, and at higher plasma concentrations, metoprolol also inhibits beta 2 -adrenoreceptors, chiefly located in the bronchial and vascular…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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