Drug Shortage Information
Metoprolol Shortage — Finding Metoprolol and Alternatives
Metoprolol may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Metoprolol supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Metoprolol During a Shortage
- Independent pharmacies often maintain supply when chains run out
- Call ahead — pharmacies can tell you their current stock
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — updated availability from multiple pharmacies
- Mail-order pharmacies may have different supply chains
- Ask your pharmacist to check with their wholesaler for delivery ETA
Metoprolol Shortage Alternatives
- Alternative brand formulations: Toprol-XL
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for High Blood Pressure
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Metoprolol During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Metoprolol Succinate/Tartrate using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Metoprolol is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Metoprolol Succinate/Tartrate available.
Find Metoprolol CompoundersFAQs — Metoprolol Shortage
Is Metoprolol still available despite the shortage?
Metoprolol availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Metoprolol inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Metoprolol Succinate/Tartrate is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Metoprolol during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Metoprolol shortage include: compounded Metoprolol Succinate/Tartrate from a licensed pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives prescribed by your doctor, and checking smaller independent pharmacies which often have supply when chains don't. Script Unlock helps find available Metoprolol and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Metoprolol during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Metoprolol Succinate/Tartrate using the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) when the commercial product is unavailable. FDA regulations on compounding during shortages vary by drug. Script Unlock connects you with licensed compounders.