Metoprolol Succinate
Sold as Toprol XL
Metoprolol succinate is a once-daily extended-release beta blocker used for high blood pressure, heart failure, and after a heart attack.
As of August 2026, Metoprolol Succinate (50 mg) cash prices on BetterBuyRx start at $5.45 across 6 verified sources (lowest at Mark Cuban Cost Plus). The free BetterBuyRx discount card recently showed $8.76 in the 100xx ZIP area (checked Aug 24, 2026); card prices vary by ZIP, so enter yours on the drug page for local pharmacy prices. Prices change; confirm at the counter.
What it treats
Hypertension, chronic heart failure, post-MI cardioprotection.
Typical dosing
Typical adult dose: 25-200 mg once daily.
Side effects
Fatigue, dizziness, slow heart rate, cold hands.
Interactions to know
Caution with calcium channel blockers (verapamil, diltiazem), additive heart rate slowing.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Use only if benefits outweigh risks; discuss with prescriber.
Live price snapshot
| Source | Type | Cash price |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Cuban Cost Plus | pharmacy | $5.45 |
| Costco Pharmacy | pharmacy | $6.40 |
| Honeybee Health | pharmacy | $7.30 |
| Blink Health | pharmacy | $9.00 |
| PlanetDrugsDirect | pharmacy | $45.99 |
| RxConnected.com | pharmacy | $66.00 |
Save with the free BetterBuyRx card
The BetterBuyRx discount card is free, no signup, no insurance needed. It recently showed $8.76 for Metoprolol Succinate at a partner-network pharmacy in the 100xx ZIP area, card prices vary by ZIP, so enter yours on the drug page for local pharmacy prices. Show the card at the pharmacy counter; it can't be combined with insurance.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Metoprolol Succinate cost without insurance?
- As of the latest check, the lowest verified cash price we've found for Metoprolol Succinate is $5.45 at Mark Cuban Cost Plus, across 6 verified sources. Cash prices are unregulated and vary by pharmacy, so compare before you fill and confirm the price at the counter.
- Is there a generic for Metoprolol Succinate?
- Yes. Metoprolol Succinate is the generic; it is also sold under brand names such as Toprol XL. The generic is typically far cheaper than brand and is what our verified cash prices reflect.
- Can I use the free BetterBuyRx discount card for Metoprolol Succinate?
- Yes. The free BetterBuyRx discount card recently showed $8.76 for this medication at a partner-network pharmacy in the 100xx ZIP area (checked Aug 24, 2026). Card prices vary by ZIP, enter yours on the drug page to see local pharmacy prices. Show the card (BIN, PCN, Group, and Member ID where required) at the counter; it can't be combined with insurance.
- Why does the price of Metoprolol Succinate vary so much between pharmacies?
- U.S. cash prescription prices are unregulated, each pharmacy sets its own markup, and discount programs and mail-order sources widen the spread further (this is common across the Beta blocker class). That's why comparing verified prices before you fill can save money.
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Educational only. Not medical advice. Always confirm with your prescriber or pharmacist.