The review shows the results of the use of prolonged release verapamil (Isoptin® SR) in clinical practice. Numerous randomized clinical studies confirm the high efficiency and safety of Isoptin® SR in patients with arterial hypertension, as well as in patients with arterial hypertension in combination with ischaemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasesand disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The advantage of Isoptin® SR (verapamil) application in case of supraventricular arrhythmias has been proven.