NORMODYNE vs PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. NORMODYNE and PROPRANOLOL 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	NORMODYNE	PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.36 /30	~$2.49 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE	PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Schering	Chartwell Rx
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Beta-Adrenergic Blocker	Beta-Adrenergic Blocker
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 6 to 8 hours after an oral dose (about 5.5 hours after an intravenous dose)	about 3 to 6 hours (plasma half-life, immediate-release, in healthy adults)
Treats	Angina Pectoris, Heart Failure, Malignant Hypertension	Angina Pectoris, Esophageal and Gastric Varices, Heart Failure

normodyne propranolol hydrochloride

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.36 /30

~$2.49 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Schering

Chartwell Rx

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Beta-Adrenergic Blocker

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 6 to 8 hours after an oral dose (about 5.5 hours after an intravenous dose)

about 3 to 6 hours (plasma half-life, immediate-release, in healthy adults)

Treats

Angina Pectoris, Heart Failure, Malignant Hypertension

Angina Pectoris, Esophageal and Gastric Varices, Heart Failure

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Normodyne or Propranolol Hydrochloride?

Propranolol Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.49 vs $4.36 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 Normodyne and Propranolol Hydrochloride?

Normodyne contains Labetalol Hydrochloride, while Propranolol Hydrochloride contains Propranolol 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.