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Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg Tablet, Extended Release, 500-count

by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC · 500 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (24979-102-02)
NDC 24979-0102-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 24979-102-02 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains500-count Cost per ea$0.1115 NADAC Per package$55.75 / 500 tablets Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.4143/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Rx only Generic Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Jul 2, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Bupropion Hydrochloride (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Sep 15, 2025 — Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications (Graviti Pharmaceuticals Private Limited) · FDA recall D-0037-2026
Class II · Jun 24, 2024 — Failed Dissolution Specifications; the product is dissolving faster than the specified limits. (Amerisource Health Services LLC) · FDA recall D-0590-2024
Class II · Dec 29, 2023 — Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules (Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0222-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗
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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory. The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through Jun 2026. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory. Search the FDA NDC Directory ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 24979-102-02
Product NDC 24979-102
11-digit billing NDC 24979010202
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 993541, 993557
UNII ZG7E5POY8O
Application # ANDA210081
SPL Set ID cdf6e6d9-28e4-48a8-a5ae-7549b3e1402a
Established class (EPC) Aminoketone
Mechanism of action Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors
Physiologic effect Increased Dopamine Activity; Increased Norepinephrine Activity
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm (certified through Jun 2026)
Marketing start 2018-08-30
Marketing end 2026-06-30
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Substance BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE
GPI-14 58300040107530
GPI class buPROPion HCl ER (XL)
GCN Seq No 053007
GCN 20318
HICL code 001653
Ingredient (HICL) Bupropion Hcl
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H7
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Psychoactive Drugs (Continued 1)
HIC3 code H7D
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Norepinephrine And Dopamine Reuptake Inhib (Ndris)
AHFS code 28:16.04.92
AHFS class Antidepressants, Miscellaneous
FDB label name BUPROPION HCL XL 300 MG TABLET
FDB brand name Bupropion Xl
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 24979-102-02 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 24979-0102-02. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Aminoketone class.

Pharmacologic class Aminoketone
Drug family (ATC) Centrally acting antiobesity products, Other antidepressants
How it works Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors, Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerUpsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC
Application holderTWI PHARMACEUTICALS INC
FDA applicationANDA210081 (ANDA)
Labeler code24979
First marketedAug 2018
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio227 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name BUPROPION HCL XL 300 MG TABLET Ingredient Bupropion Hcl
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Bupropion is an antidepressant primarily used to treat major depressive disorder — that's clinical depression. Depending on which formulation you're prescribed, it may also be used...
  • Most people don't notice a full effect immediately — antidepressant treatment for depression typically requires several months or longer. Your dose may also be increased gradually...
  • Will bupropion make me feel better right away?
  • The most common ones are dry mouth, nausea, trouble sleeping, dizziness, headache, and feeling anxious or agitated — especially early on. Many of these improve as your body adjusts...
📖 Read our full Bupropion guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Bupropion may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.112 $55.75 / 500 tablets
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.4143 $207.15 / 500 tablets
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2021 Jul 2022 Feb 2024 Jun 2026 $0.199 $0.103
▼ Down 42% over the last 22 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 00904-7469-04 Major 1 tablet $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 16571-0863-03 Rising 30 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 16729-0444-10 Accord 30 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 31722-0488-05 Camber 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 42806-0349-05 Epic 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 42806-0416-05 Epic 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 43598-0656-05 Dr 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 45963-0142-05 Actavis 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 50228-0145-05 ScieGen 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 50268-0134-13 AvPAK 1 tablet $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 60687-0793-21 American 1 tablet $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 68001-0614-03 BluePoint 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 68180-0320-02 Lupin 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 69097-0072-12 Cipla 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 69097-0876-02 CIPLA 30 tablets $0.101 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 69367-0289-05 Westminster 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Discontinued save 9%
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 70010-0785-03 Granules 30 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 82009-0052-05 Quallent 500 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 83301-0025-01 Mullan 30 tablets $0.101 AB3 Availability likely save 9%
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 63304-0724-05 Sun 500 tablets $0.103 Discontinued save 7%
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 68001-0520-03 BluePoint 500 tablets $0.107 AB3 Availability likely save 4%
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mgthis 24979-0102-02 Upsher-Smith 500 tablets $0.112 Discontinued
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 70436-0011-02 Slate 500 tablets $0.115 AB3 Availability likely +4%
Bupropion hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 00527-2430-32 Lannett 30 tablets $0.144 AB3 FDA listed +29%
Wellbutrin Xl 300 mg 00187-0731-07 Bausch 7 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 00615-8505-05 NCS 15 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 50090-4749-00 A-S 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 50090-5245-00 A-S 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 50090-5334-00 A-S 30 tablets FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 50090-6961-00 A-S 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 50090-6962-00 A-S 90 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 50090-7334-00 A-S 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 50090-7335-00 A-S 90 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 50090-7602-00 A-S 90 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 55700-0820-30 Quality 30 tablets AB3 Discontinued
Bupropion Hydrochloride (Xl) 300 mg 62135-0876-30 Chartwell 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
bupropion 300 mg 63187-0521-30 Proficient 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 63187-0819-30 Proficient 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 63629-8475-01 Bryant 500 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 63629-8476-01 Bryant 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
bupropion 300 mg 65841-0780-05 Zydus 500 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 67046-1497-03 Coupler 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 67046-1648-03 Coupler 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 68071-3928-09 NuCare 90 tablets AB3 FDA listed
bupropion 300 mg 68382-0354-05 Zydus 500 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 68788-7992-01 Preferred 100 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 68788-8815-01 Preferred 100 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 69680-0158-30 Vitruvias 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 70518-3790-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets AB3 Discontinued
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 70518-4014-00 REMEDYREPACK 90 tablets AB3 FDA listed
bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 70518-4343-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 70518-4415-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 70518-4446-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 70518-4551-00 REMEDYREPACK 90 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 71205-0465-30 Proficient 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 71205-0968-30 Proficient 30 tablets FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 71335-1114-01 Bryant 30 tablets Discontinued
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 71335-1214-01 Bryant 30 tablets AB3 Discontinued
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 71335-2312-01 Bryant 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 71335-2499-01 Bryant 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 72162-1278-09 Bryant 90 tablets Discontinued
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 72162-1527-03 Bryant 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 72189-0124-30 DIRECT 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion HCL ER (XL) 300 mg 72189-0539-30 Direct_RX 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
buPropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 72516-0036-03 Oryza 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 72789-0112-90 PD-Rx 90 tablets Discontinued
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 76282-0481-05 Exelan 500 tablets FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 76420-0812-01 Asclemed 100 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 77771-0145-05 RADHA 500 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg 80425-0468-01 Advanced 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 80425-0539-01 Advanced 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 82804-0013-30 Proficient 30 tablets FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 85534-0006-01 HAWAII 100 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 87441-0014-01 Unit 30 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg 68788-4172-01 Preferred 100 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg 59651-0512-05 Aurobindo 500 tablets AB3 FDA listed
Bupropion hydrochloride 300 mg 70518-4739-00 REMEDYREPACK 90 tablets AB3 FDA listed
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2018
On the market since
Aug 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 24979-0102-02, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
5K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
161.1K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$66.7K
Avg / prescription
$13.38
Avg / unit
$0.4143
Latest quarter Q4 2025
333Rx
Medicaid pays / ea
$0.4143
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$0.1115
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.3028
+272% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care
58% FFS 42% MCO
Fee-for-service · 2,893 Rx Managed care · 2,093 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: 4,394 units · 599 per 100k residents AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: 627 units · 55.4 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: 4,578 units · 79.8 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 2,683 units · 45.4 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 5,307 units · 52.9 per 100k residents MI New York: 44,142 units · 226 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: 2,503 units · 78.0 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 1,312 units · 10.5 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 1,410 units · 20.5 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 3,622 units · 30.7 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 4,228 units · 32.6 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 3,786 units · 40.8 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 8,646 units · 22.2 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: 799 units · 13.6 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: 2,022 units · 32.6 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 4,063 units · 89.8 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 6,688 units · 378 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 2,709 units · 31.1 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 10,366 units · 168 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 5,410 units · 150 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: 400 units · 5.4 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: 418 units · 14.2 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: 2,101 units · 29.5 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 3,546 units · 32.7 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: 1,245 units · 121 per 100k residents DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 690 units · 15.1 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: 600 units · 2.0 per 100k residents TX Florida: 2,220 units · 9.8 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
2.0599
gray = no data reported
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Alaska 599 /100k
2 West Virginia 378 /100k
3 New York 226 /100k
4 Maryland 168 /100k
5 Connecticut 150 /100k
6 Delaware 121 /100k
7 Kentucky 89.8 /100k
8 Minnesota 79.8 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
90 tablets24979-0102-07 1,631 Rx · $23,056
30 tablets24979-0102-06 186 Rx · $2,646
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 6,803 Rx · 228,843 units · $92,431 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Headache1,606
Depression1,488
Fatigue1,485
Nausea1,324
Pain1,041
Anxiety1,003
Drug Interaction884

Age at onset

Neonate22
Infant18
Child8
Adolescent86
Adult2,540
Elderly864

Reporter sex

0 reports
Male · 30%
Female · 69%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization4,444
Death2,119
Disabling402
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 2,734 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
24979-0102-02 You're viewing this 500 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (24979-102-02) $0.1115 / ea $55.75 2018-08-30 Discontinued by firm
24979-0102-06 30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (24979-102-06) $0.1115 / ea $3.35 2018-08-30 Discontinued by firm
24979-0102-07 90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (24979-102-07) $0.1115 / ea $10.04 2018-08-30 Discontinued by firm

You're viewing the largest of 3 pack sizes for this product.

This pack has the lowest per-ea cost of the 3 priced pack sizes ($0.1115 NADAC).

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 73% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 24979-0102-02?
NDC 24979-0102-02 is a 500-count package — 500 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic.
What is the difference between NDC 24979-0102-02 and NDC 24979-0102-06?
Both are Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg Tablet, Extended Release — the drug itself is identical. NDC 24979-0102-02 is the 500-count package, while NDC 24979-0102-06 is the 30 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Bupropion Hydrochloride (XL) 300 mg Tablet, Extended Release?
Bill NDC 24979-0102-02 — the 11-digit billing format is 24979010202. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) ✓ Available
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) ✓ Available
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 24979-102-02, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 24979-0102-02, written without dashes as 24979010202. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 24979-0102-02, the first segment (24979) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC; the middle segment (0102) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 30 tablets (24979-0102-06), 90 tablets (24979-0102-07). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
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🚨 Boxed Warning 147 words

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term trials. These trials did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in subjects aged 65 and older [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy, monitor closely for worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Advise families and caregivers of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults taking antidepressants.

( 5.1 ) Monitor for worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. ( 5.1 )

🎯 Indications and Usage 212 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are an aminoketone antidepressant, indicated for: • treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) ( 1.1 ) • prevention of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ( 1.2 )

1.1Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). The efficacy of the immediate-release formulation of bupropion was established in two 4-week controlled inpatient trials and one 6-week controlled outpatient trial of adult patients with MDD. The efficacy of the sustained-release formulation of bupropion in the maintenance treatment of MDD was established in a long-term (up to 44 weeks), placebo-controlled trial in patients who had responded to bupropion in an 8-week study of acute treatment [ see Clinical Studies (14.1) ].

1.2Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are indicated for the prevention of seasonal major depressive episodes in patients with a diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The efficacy of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) in the prevention of seasonal major depressive episodes was established in 3 placebo-controlled trials in adult outpatients with a history of MDD with an autumn-winter seasonal pattern as defined in the DSM [ see Clinical Studies (14.2) ].

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION General : • Increase dose gradually to reduce seizure risk. ( 2.1 , 5.3 ) • Periodically reassess the dose and need for maintenance treatment. ( 2.2 ) Major Depressive Disorder • Starting dose: 150 mg/day once daily.

Usual target dose: 300 mg once daily ( 2.2 ) • After 4 days, may increase the dose to 300 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) Seasonal Affective Disorder • Initiative treatment in the autumn prior to onset of seasonal depressive symptoms. ( 2.3 ) • Starting dose: 150 mg once daily.

Usual target dose: 300 mg once daily. ( 2.3 ) • After one week, may increase the dose to 300 mg once daily. ( 2.3 ) • Continue treatment through the winter season.

( 2.3 ) Hepatic Impairment • Moderate to severe hepatic impairment: 150 mg every other day ( 2.6 ) • Mild hepatic impairment: Consider reducing the dose and/or frequency of dosing. ( 2.6 , 8.7 ) Renal Impairment • Consider reducing the dose and/or frequency of dosing. ( 2.7, 8.6 )

2.1General Instructions for Use To minimize the risk of seizure, increase the dose gradually [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) should be swallowed whole and not crushed, divided, or chewed. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) should be administered in the morning and may be taken with or without food.

2.2Dosage for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) The recommended starting dose for MDD is 150 mg once daily in the morning. After 4 days of dosing, the dose may be increased to the target dose of 300 mg once daily in the morning. It is generally agreed that acute episodes of depression require several months or longer of antidepressant treatment beyond the response in the acute episode.

It is unknown whether the bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) dose needed for maintenance treatment is identical to the dose that provided an initial response. Periodically reassess the need for maintenance treatment and the appropriate dose for such treatment.

2.3Dosage for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) The recommended starting dose for SAD is 150 mg once daily. After 7 days of dosing, the dose may be increased to the target dose of 300 mg once daily in the morning. Doses above 300 mg of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, (XL) were not assessed in the SAD trials.

For the prevention of seasonal MDD episodes associated with SAD, initiate bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) in the autumn, prior to the onset of depressive symptoms. Continue treatment through the winter season. Taper and discontinue bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) in early spring.

For patients treated with 300 mg per day, decrease the dose to 150 mg once daily before discontinuing bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). Individualize the timing of initiation and duration of treatment should be individualized, based on the patient’s historical pattern of seasonal MDD episodes.

2.4Switching Patients from WELLBUTRIN Tablet (bupropion hydrochloride tablets) or from WELLBUTRIN SR (bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR)) When switching patients from WELLBUTRIN Tablet (bupropion hydrochloride tablets) (bupropion hydrochloride tablets) to bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) or from WELLBUTRIN SR (bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR)) (bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR)) to bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), give the same total daily dose when possible.

2.5To Discontinue Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), Taper the Dose When discontinuing treatment in patients treated with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)300 mg once daily, decrease the dose to 150 mg once daily prior to discontinuation.

2.6Dosage Adjustment in Patients with Hepatic Impairment In patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score: 7 to 15), the maximum dose is 150 mg ev…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 72 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP (XL), 150 mg of bupropion hydrochloride, are round, white film coated tablet printed with "T101" on one side and plain on the other side. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP (XL), 300 mg of bupropion hydrochloride, are round, white film coated tablet printed with "T102" on one side and plain on the other side. Extended-release tablets: 150 mg, 300 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications ~2 min read

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are contraindicated in patients with seizure disorder. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are contraindicated in patients with a current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa as a higher incidence of seizures was observed in such patients treated with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are contraindicated in patients undergoing abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and antiepileptic drugs [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Drug Interactions (7.3) ].

The use of MAOIs (intended to treat psychiatric disorders) concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) or within 14 days of discontinuing treatment with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are contraindicated. There is an increased risk of hypertensive reactions when bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are used concomitantly with MAOIs. The use of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) within 14 days of discontinuing treatment with an MAOI is also contraindicated.

Starting bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) in a patient treated with reversible MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is contraindicated. [ see Dosage and Administration (2.9) , Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Drug Interactions (7.6) ]. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to bupropion or other ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). Anaphylactoid/anaphylactic reactions and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome have been reported [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ].

Seizure disorder. ( 4 , 5.3 ) Current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa. ( 4 , 5.3 ) Abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antiepileptic drugs.

( 4 , 5.3 ) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs): Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) or within 14 days of stopping treatment with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). Do not use bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders. In addition, do not start bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue.( 4 , 7.6 ) Known hypersensitivity to bupropion or other ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) ( 4 , 5.8 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events During Smoking Cessation: Postmarketing reports of serious or clinically significant neuropsychiatric adverse events have included changes in mood (including depression and mania), psychosis, hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, homicidal ideation, aggression, hostility, agitation, anxiety, and panic, as well as suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and completed suicide. Observe patients attempting to quit smoking with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) for the occurrence of such symptoms and instruct them to discontinue bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and contact a healthcare provider if they experience such adverse events.

( 5.2 ) Seizure Risk: The risk is dose-related. Can minimize risk by limiting daily dose to 450 mg and gradually increasing the dose. Discontinue if seizure occurs.

( 4 , 5.3 , 7.3 ) Hypertension: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) can increase blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure before initiating treatment and periodically during treatment. ( 5.4 ) Activation of Mania/Hypomania: Screen patients for bipolar disorder and monitor for these symptoms.

( 5.5 ) Psychosis and Other Neuropsychiatric Reactions: Instruct patients to contact a healthcare professional if such reactions occur. ( 5.6 ) Angle Closure Glaucoma: Angle closure glaucoma has occurred in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles treated with antidepressants. ( 5.7 )

5.1Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), both adult and pediatric, may experience worsening of their depression and/or the emergence of suicidal ideation and behavior (suicidality) or unusual changes in behavior, whether or not they are taking antidepressant medications, and this risk may persist until significant remission occurs. Suicide is a known risk of depression and certain other psychiatric disorders, and these disorders themselves are the strongest predictors of suicide.

There has been a long-standing concern that antidepressants may have a role in inducing worsening of depression and the emergence of suicidality in certain patients during the early phases of treatment. Pooled analyses of short-term placebo-controlled trials of antidepressant drugs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors [SSRIs] and others) show that these drugs increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18 to 24) with major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders.

Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. The pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials in children and adolescents with MDD, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders included a total of 24 short-term trials of 9 antidepressant drugs in over 4400 patients. The pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials in adults with MDD or other psychiatric disorders included a total of 295 short-term trials (median duration of 2 months) of 11 antidepressant drugs in over 77,000 patients.

There was considerable variation in risk of suicidality among drugs, but a tendency toward an increase in the younger patients for almost all drugs studied. There were differences in absolute risk of suicidality across the different indications, with the highest incidence in MDD. The risk differences (drug vs. placebo), however, were relatively stable within age strata and across indications.

These risk differences (drug-placebo difference in the number of cases of suicidality per 1000 patients treated) are provided in Table 1 . Table 1. Risk Differences in the Number of Suicidality Cases by Age Group in the Pooled Placebo-Controlled Trials of Antidepressants in…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Neuropsychiatric adverse events and suicide risk in smoking cessation treatment [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Seizure [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Hypertension [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Activation of mania or hypomania [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Psychosis and other neuropsychiatric events [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Angle Closure Glaucoma [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Hypersensitivity reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Most common adverse reactions are (incidence ≥5%; ≥2× placebo rate): dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, dizziness, pharyngitis, abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, tremor, palpitation, sweating, tinnitus, myalgia, anorexia, urinary frequency, rash ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact TWi Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-844-518-2989 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions in Controlled Clinical Trials of Sustained-Release Bupropion Hydrochloride Adverse reactions that occurred in at least 5% of patients treated with bupropion HCl sustained-release (300 mg and 400 mg per day) and at a rate at least twice the placebo rate are listed below.

300 mg/day of bupropion HCl sustained-release: anorexia, dry mouth, rash, sweating, tinnitus, and tremor. 400 mg/day of bupropion HCl sustained-release: abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, myalgia, nausea, palpitation, pharyngitis, sweating, tinnitus, and urinary frequency. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) have been demonstrated to have similar bioavailability both to the immediate-release and sustained-release formulations of bupropion.

The information included under this subsection and under the subsection 6.2 is based primarily on data from controlled clinical trials with the sustained-release and extended release formulations of bupropion hydrochloride. Major Depressive Disorder Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation of Treatment with Bupropion HCl Immediate-Release, Bupropion HCl Sustained-Release, and Bupropion HCl Extended-Release in Major Depressive Disorder Trials In placebo-controlled clinical trials with bupropion HCl sustained-release, 4%, 9%, and 11% of the placebo, 300 mg/day and 400 mg/day groups, respectively, discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions.

The specific adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in at least 1% of the 300 mg/day or 400 mg/day groups and at a rate at least twice the placebo rate are listed in Table 2 . Table 2: Treatment Discontinuation Due to Adverse Reactions in Placebo-Controlled Trials in MDD Adverse Reaction Term Placebo ( n = 385 ) Bupropion HCl Sustained - Release 300 mg / day ( n = 376 ) Bupropion HCl Sustained - Release 400 mg / day ( n = 114 ) Rash 0.0% 2.4% 0.9% Nausea 0.3% 0.8% 1.8% Agitation 0.3% 0.3% 1.8% Migraine 0.3% 0.0% 1.8% In clinical trials with bupropion HCl immediate-release, 10% of patients and volunteers discontinued due to an adverse reaction.

Reactions resulting in discontinuation, (in addition to those listed above for the sustained-release formulation), included vomiting, seizures, and sleep disturbances. Adverse Reactions Occurring at an Incidence of >1% in Patients Treated with Bupropion HCl Immediate-Release or Bupropion HCl Sustained-Release in MDD Table 3 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in placebo-controlled trials in patients treated with bupropion HCl sust…

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP2B6 inducers: Dose increase may be necessary if coadministered with CYP2B6 inducers (e.g., ritonavir, lopinavir, efavirenz, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin) based on clinical exposure, but should not exceed the maximum recommended dose. ( 7.1 ) Drugs metabolized by CYP2D6: Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase concentrations of: antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, nortriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, risperidone, thioridazine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide).

Consider dose reduction when using with bupropion. ( 7.2 ) Drugs that lower seizure threshold: Dose bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) with caution. ( 5.3 , 7.3 ) Dopaminergic Drugs (levodopa and amantadine): CNS toxicity can occur when used concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).

( 7.4 ) MAOIs: Increased risk of hypertensive reactions can occur when used concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). ( 7.6 ) Drug laboratory test interactions: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) can cause false-positive urine test results for amphetamines. ( 7.7 )

7.1Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL) Bupropion is primarily metabolized to hydroxybupropion by CYP2B6. Therefore, the potential exists for drug interactions between bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and drugs that are inhibitors or inducers of CYP2B6. Inhibitors of CYP2B6 Ticlopidine and Clopidogrel: Concomitant treatment with these drugs can increase bupropion exposures but decrease hydroxybupropion exposure.

Based on clinical response, dosage adjustment of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) may be necessary when coadministered with CYP2B6 inhibitors (e.g., ticlopidine or clopidogrel) [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Inducers of CYP2B6 Ritonavir, Lopinavir, and Efavirenz: Concomitant treatment with these drugs can decrease bupropion and hydroxybupropion exposure. Dosage increase of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) may be necessary when coadministered with ritonavir, lopinavir, or efavirenz but should not exceed the maximum recommended dose [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin: While not systematically studied, these drugs may induce metabolism of bupropion and may decrease bupropion exposure. [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. If bupropion is used concomitantly with a CYP inducer, it may be necessary to increase the dose of bupropion but the maximum recommended dose should not be exceeded.

7.2Potential for Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL) to Affect Other Drugs Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6 Bupropion and its metabolites (erythohydrobupropion, threohydrobupropion, hydroxybupropion) are CYP2D6 inhibitors. Therefore, coadministration of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) with drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6 can increase the exposures of drugs that are substrates of CYP2D6. Such drugs include antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, nortriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, and sertraline), antipsychotics (e.g. haloperidol, risperidone, and thioridazine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g. propafenone, and flecainide).

When used concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), it may be necessary to decrease the dose of these CYP2D6 substrates, particularly for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index. Drugs that require metabolic activation by CYP2D6 to be effective (e.g., tamoxifen), theoretically could have reduced efficacy when administered concomitantly with inhibitors of CYP2D6 such as bupropion. Patients treated concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets…

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research­programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/ . Risk Summary Data from epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to bupropion in the first trimester have not identified an increased risk of congenital malformations overall (see Data).

There are risks to the mother associated with untreated depression (see Clinical Considerations). When bupropion was administered to pregnant rats during organogenesis, there was no evidence of fetal malformations at doses up to approximately 10 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 450 mg/day. When given to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis, non-dose-related increases in incidence of fetal malformations and skeletal variations were observed at doses approximately equal to the MRHD and greater.

Decreased fetal weights were seen at doses twice the MRHD and greater ( see Animal Data ). The estimated background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage are unknown for the indicated population. All pregnancies have a background rate of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk A prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants during pregnancy at the beginning of pregnancy. The women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants.

Consider the risks to the mother of untreated depression and potential effects on the fetus when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medications during pregnancy and postpartum. Data Human Data Data from the international bupropion Pregnancy Registry (675 first trimester exposures) and a retrospective cohort study using the United Healthcare database (1,213 first trimester exposures) did not show an increased risk for malformations overall. The Registry was not designed or powered to evaluate specific defects but suggested a possible increase in cardiac malformations.

No increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall has been observed after bupropion exposure during the first trimester. The prospectively observed rate of cardiovascular malformations in pregnancies with exposure to bupropion in the first trimester from the international Pregnancy Registry was 1.3% (9 cardiovascular malformations/675 first-trimester maternal bupropion exposures), which is similar to the background rate of cardiovascular malformations (approximately 1%). Data from the United Healthcare database and a case-controlled study (6,853 infants with cardiovascular malformations and 5,753 with non- cardiovascular malformations) from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS) did not show an increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall after bupropion exposure during the first trimester.

Study findings on bupropion exposure during the first trimester and risk left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) are inconsistent and do not allow conclusions regarding possible association. The United Healthcare database lacked sufficient power to evaluate this association; the NBDPS found increased risk for LVOTO (n = 10; adjusted OR = 2.6; 95% CI 1.2, 5.7) and the Slone Epidemiology case control study did not find increased risk for LVOTO. Study findings on bupropion exposure during the first trimeste…

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research­programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/ . Risk Summary Data from epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to bupropion in the first trimester have not identified an increased risk of congenital malformations overall (see Data).

There are risks to the mother associated with untreated depression (see Clinical Considerations). When bupropion was administered to pregnant rats during organogenesis, there was no evidence of fetal malformations at doses up to approximately 10 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 450 mg/day. When given to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis, non-dose-related increases in incidence of fetal malformations and skeletal variations were observed at doses approximately equal to the MRHD and greater.

Decreased fetal weights were seen at doses twice the MRHD and greater ( see Animal Data ). The estimated background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage are unknown for the indicated population. All pregnancies have a background rate of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk A prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants during pregnancy at the beginning of pregnancy. The women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants.

Consider the risks to the mother of untreated depression and potential effects on the fetus when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medications during pregnancy and postpartum. Data Human Data Data from the international bupropion Pregnancy Registry (675 first trimester exposures) and a retrospective cohort study using the United Healthcare database (1,213 first trimester exposures) did not show an increased risk for malformations overall. The Registry was not designed or powered to evaluate specific defects but suggested a possible increase in cardiac malformations.

No increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall has been observed after bupropion exposure during the first trimester. The prospectively observed rate of cardiovascular malformations in pregnancies with exposure to bupropion in the first trimester from the international Pregnancy Registry was 1.3% (9 cardiovascular malformations/675 first-trimester maternal bupropion exposures), which is similar to the background rate of cardiovascular malformations (approximately 1%). Data from the United Healthcare database and a case-controlled study (6,853 infants with cardiovascular malformations and 5,753 with non- cardiovascular malformations) from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS) did not show an increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall after bupropion exposure during the first trimester.

Study findings on bupropion exposure during the first trimester and risk left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) are inconsistent and do not allow conclusions regarding possible association. The United Healthcare database lacked sufficient power to evaluate this association; the NBDPS found increased risk for LVOTO (n = 10; adjusted OR = 2.6; 95% CI 1.2, 5.7) and the Slone Epidemiology case control study did not find increased risk for LVOTO. Study findings on bupropion exposure during the first trimeste…

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established. When considering the use of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) in a child or adolescent, balance the potential risks with the clinical need [ see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].

🧓 Geriatric Use 178 words

8.5Geriatric Use Of the approximately 6000 patients who participated in clinical trials with bupropion hydrochloride sustained-release tablets (depression and smoking cessation studies), 275 were ≥65 years old and 47 were ≥75 years old. In addition, several hundred patients ≥65 years of age participated in clinical trials using the immediate-release formulation of bupropion hydrochloride (depression studies). No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.

Reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. Bupropion is extensively metabolized in the liver to active metabolites, which are further metabolized and excreted by the kidneys. The risk of adverse reactions may be greater in patients with impaired renal function.

Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, it may be necessary to consider this factor in dose selection; it may be useful to monitor renal function [ see Dosage and Administration (2.7) , Use in Specific Populations (8.6) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

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10 OVERDOSAGE

10.1Human Overdose Experience Overdoses of up to 30 grams or more of bupropion have been reported. Seizure was reported in approximately one third of all cases. Other serious reactions reported with overdoses of bupropion alone included hallucinations, loss of consciousness, sinus tachycardia, and ECG changes such as conduction disturbances or arrhythmias.

Fever, muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis, hypotension, stupor, coma, and respiratory failure have been reported mainly when bupropion was part of multiple drug overdoses. Although most patients recovered without sequelae, deaths associated with overdoses of bupropion alone have been reported in patients ingesting large doses of the drug. Multiple uncontrolled seizures, bradycardia, cardiac failure, and cardiac arrest prior to death were reported in these patients.

10.2Overdosage Management Consult a Certified Poison Control Center for up-to-date guidance and advice. Call 1-800-222-1222 or refer to www.poison.org . There are no known antidotes for bupropion. In case of an overdose, provide supportive care, including close medical supervision and monitoring. Consider the possibility of multiple drug overdose.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of bupropion is unknown, as is the case with other antidepressants. However, it is presumed that this action is mediated by noradrenergic and/or dopaminergic mechanisms. Bupropion is a relatively weak inhibitor of the neuronal uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, and does not inhibit monoamine oxidase or the re-uptake of serotonin.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Bupropion is a racemic mixture. The pharmacologic activity and pharmacokinetics of the individual enantiomers have not been studied. Following chronic dosing, the mean steady-state plasma concentration of bupropion was reached within 8 days.

The mean elimination half-life (±SD) of bupropion is 21 (±9) hours. In a study comparing 14-day dosing with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), 300 mg once-daily to the immediate-release formulation of bupropion at 100 mg 3 times daily, equivalence was demonstrated for peak plasma concentration and area under the curve for bupropion and the three metabolites (hydroxybupropion, threohydrobupropion, and erythrohydrobupropion). Additionally, in a study comparing 14-day dosing with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) 300 mg once daily to the sustained-release formulation of bupropion at 150 mg 2 times daily, equivalence was demonstrated for peak plasma concentration and area under the curve for bupropion and the three metabolites.

Ab sorption Following single oral administration of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) to healthy volunteers, the median time to peak plasma concentrations for bupropion was approximately 5 hours. The presence of food did not affect the peak concentration or area under the curve of bupropion. Distribution In vitro tests show that bupropion is 84% bound to human plasma proteins at concentrations up to 200 mcg/mL.

The extent of protein binding of the hydroxybupropion metabolite is similar to that for bupropion, whereas the extent of protein binding of the threohydrobupropion metabolite is about half that of bupropion. M e tabolism Bupropion is extensively metabolized in humans. Three metabolites are active: hydroxybupropion, which is formed via hydroxylation of the tert-butyl group of bupropion, and the amino-alcohol isomers threohydrobupropion and erythrohydrobupropion, which are formed via reduction of the carbonyl group.

In vitro findings suggest that CYP2B6 is the principal isoenzyme involved in the formation of hydroxybupropion, while cytochrome P450 enzymes are not involved in the formation of threohydrobupropion. Oxidation of the bupropion side chain results in the formation of a glycine conjugate of meta-chlorobenzoic acid, which is then excreted as the major urinary metabolite. The potency and toxicity of the metabolites relative to bupropion have not been fully characterized.

However, it has been demonstrated in an antidepressant screening test in mice that hydroxybupropion is one half as potent as bupropion, while threohydrobupropion and erythrohydrobupropion are 5-fold less potent than bupropion. This may be of clinical importance, because the plasma concentrations of the metabolites are as high or higher than those of bupropion. At steady state, peak plasma concentration of hydroxybupropion occurred approximately 7 hours after administration of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), and it was approximately 7 times the peak level of the parent drug.

The elimination half-life of hydroxybupropion is approximately 20 (±5) hours, and its AUC at steady state is about 13 times that of bupropion. The times to peak concentrations for the erythrohydrobupropion and threohydrobupropion metabolites are similar to that of hydroxybupropion. However, the elimination half-lives of erythrohydrobupropion and threohydrobupropion are longer, approximately 33 (±10) and 37 (±13) hours, respectively and steady-state AUCs were 1.4 and 7 times that of bupropion, respectively.

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🧬 Mechanism of Action 58 words

12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of bupropion is unknown, as is the case with other antidepressants. However, it is presumed that this action is mediated by noradrenergic and/or dopaminergic mechanisms. Bupropion is a relatively weak inhibitor of the neuronal uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, and does not inhibit monoamine oxidase or the re-uptake of serotonin.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 127 words

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP (XL) extended-release tablets are supplied as: NDC Number Strength Quantity Description 24979-101-06 150 mg bottle of 30 tablets Round, white film coated tablets printed with T101 on one side and plain on the other side 24979-101-07 150 mg bottle of 90 tablets 24979-101-02 150 mg bottle of 500 tablets 24979-102-06 300 mg bottle of 30 tablets Round, white film coated tablets printed with T102 on one side and plain on the other side 24979-102-07 300 mg bottle of 90 tablets 24979-102-02 300 mg bottle of 500 tablets Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Protect from light. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) may have an odor.

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11 DESCRIPTION Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP (XL), an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, are chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as (±)-1-(3-chorophenyl)-2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-propanone hydrochloride.

The molecular weight is 276.2. The molecular formula is C 13 H 18 ClNO·HCl. Bupropion hydrochloride powder is white, crystalline, and highly soluble in water.

It has a bitter taste and produces the sensation of local anesthesia on the oral mucosa. The structural formula is: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP (XL) are supplied for oral administration as 150 mg and 300 mg white film caoted extended-release tablets. Each tablet contains the labeled amount of bupropion hydrochloride and the inactive ingredients: hypromellose, glyceryl behenate, hydropropyl cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, povidone, methacrylic acid copolymer type C, triethyl citrate, iron oxide black and propylene glycol.

The tablets are printed with edible black ink. The insoluble shell of the extended-release tablet may remain intact during gastrointestinal transit and is eliminated in the feces. Meets USP Dissolution Test 8. image description

💬 Information for Patients ~2 min read

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Instruct patients, their families, and/or their caregivers to be alert to the emergence of anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia (psychomotor restlessness), hypomania, mania, other unusual changes in behavior, worsening of depression, and suicidal ideation, especially early during antidepressant treatment and when the dose is adjusted up or down.

Advise families and caregivers of patients to observe for the emergence of such symptoms on a day-to-day basis, since changes may be abrupt. Such symptoms should be reported to the patient’s prescriber or health professional, especially if they are severe, abrupt in onset, or were not part of the patient’s presenting symptoms. Symptoms such as these may be associated with an increased risk for suicidal thinking and behavior and indicate a need for very close monitoring and possibly changes in the medication.

Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events and Suicide Risk in Smoking Cessation Treatment Although bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are not indicated for smoking cessation treatment, it contains the same active ingredient as ZYBANwhich is approved for this use. Inform patients patients that some patients have experienced changes in mood (including depression and mania), psychosis, hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, homicidal ideation, aggression, hostility, agitation, anxiety, and panic, as well as suicidal ideation and suicide when attempting to quit smoking while taking bupropion.

Instruct patients to discontinue bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and contact a healthcare professional if they experience such symptoms [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Severe Allergic Reactions Educate patients on the symptoms of hypersensitivity and to discontinue bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) if they have a severe allergic reaction. Seizure Instruct patients to discontinue and not restart bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) if they experience a seizure while on treatment.

Advise patients that the excessive use or the abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, antiepileptic drugs, or sedatives/hypnotics can increase the risk of seizure. Advise patients to minimize or avoid the use of alcohol. Angle-Closure Glaucoma Patients should be advised that taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) can cause mild pupillary dilation, which in susceptible individuals, can lead to an episode of angle closure glaucoma.

Pre-existing glaucoma is almost always open-angle glaucoma because angle closure glaucoma, when diagnosed, can be treated definitively with iridectomy. Open-angle glaucoma is not a risk factor for angle closure glaucoma. Patients may wish to be examined to determine whether they are susceptible to angle closure, and have a prophylactic procedure (e.g., iridectomy), if they are susceptible [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].

Bupropion-Containing Products Educate patients that bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) contain the same active ingredient (bupropion) found in ZYBAN, which is used as an aid to smoking cessation treatment, and that bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) should not be used in combination with ZYBAN or any other medications that contain bupropion hydrochloride (such as WELLBUTRIN SR, the extended-release formulation, WELLBUTRIN, the immediate-release formulation, and APLENZIN, a bupropion hydrobromide formulation).

In addition, there are a number of generic bupropion HCl products for the immediate, sustained, and extended-release formulations. Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment Advise patients that any CNS-active drug like bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) may impa…

💬 Medication Guide ~3 min read

MEDICATION GUIDE buPROPion (bue-PROE-pee-on) Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP (XL) IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the three sections of this Medication Guide. The first section is about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines; the second section is about the risk of changes in thinking and behavior, depression and suicidal thoughts or actions with medicines used to quit smoking; and the third section is entitled What Other Important Information Should I Know About Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL)?

Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions This section of the Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines. What is the most important information I should know about antidepressant medicines, depression and other serious mental illnesses, and suicidal thoughts or actions? 1.

Antidepressant medicines may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, or young adults within the first few months of treatment. 2. Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts or actions.

Some people may have a particularly high risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions. These include people who have (or have a family history of) bipolar illness (also called manic-depressive illness) or suicidal thoughts or actions. 3.

How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions in myself or a family member? Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed.

Call your healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings. Keep all follow up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call the healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about symptoms.

Call your healthcare provider right away if you or your family member has any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying attempts to commit suicide new or worse depression new or worse anxiety feeling very agitated or restless panic attacks trouble sleeping (insomnia) new or worse irritability acting aggressive, being angry, or violent acting on dangerous impulses an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania) other unusual changes in behavior or mood What else do I need to know about antidepressant medicines?

Never stop an antidepressant medicine without first talking to a healthcare provider. Stopping an antidepressant medicine suddenly can cause other symptoms. Antidepressants are medicines used to treat depression and other illnesses.

It is important to discuss all the risks of treating depression and also the risks of not treating it. Patients and their families or other caregivers should discuss all treatment choices with the healthcare provider, not just the use of antidepressants. Antidepressant medicines have other side effects .

Talk to the healthcare provider about the side effects of the medicine prescribed for you or your family member. Antidepressant medicines can interact with other medicines . Know all of the medicines that you or your family member takes.

Keep a list of all medicines to show the healthcare provider. Do not start new medicines without first checking with your healthcare provider. It is not known if bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are safe and effective in children under the age of 18.

Quitting Smoking, Quit-Smoking Medications, Changes in Thinking and Behavior, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions This section of the Medication Guide is only about the risk of changes in thinking and behavior, depression and suicidal thoughts or actions with drugs used to quit smoking. Altho…

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