AMVAZ vs VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMVAZ and VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AMVAZ	VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.33 /30	~$5.71 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMLODIPINE MALEATE	VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Dr Reddys	Watson Labs
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Calcium Channel Blocker	Calcium Channel Blocker
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 30 to 50 hours	about 2.8 to 7.4 hours after a single dose, rising to about 4.5 to 12 hours with repeated dosing
Treats	—	Variant Angina Pectoris, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter

amvaz verapamil hydrochloride

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.33 /30

~$5.71 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AMLODIPINE MALEATE

VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Dr Reddys

Watson Labs

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Calcium Channel Blocker

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 30 to 50 hours

about 2.8 to 7.4 hours after a single dose, rising to about 4.5 to 12 hours with repeated dosing

Treats

—

Variant Angina Pectoris, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Amvaz or Verapamil Hydrochloride?

Amvaz costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.33 vs $5.71 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Amvaz and Verapamil Hydrochloride?

Amvaz contains Amlodipine Maleate, while Verapamil Hydrochloride contains Verapamil Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.