BETAPACE vs BETAPACE AF

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BETAPACE	BETAPACE AF
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$2.96 /30	~$2.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE	SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Legacy Pharma	Legacy Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Antiarrhythmic	Antiarrhythmic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 12 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours)	about 12 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours)
Treats	Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia	Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia

betapace betapace af

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$2.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Legacy Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Antiarrhythmic

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 12 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours)

Treats

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Betapace or Betapace Af?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $2.96 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Betapace and Betapace Af?

Both Betapace and Betapace Af share the active ingredient Sotalol Hydrochloride.

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.