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ASENAPINE MALEATE vs GEODON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ASENAPINE MALEATE and GEODON 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.

Rating

70/100
70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$73.98 /30
~$9.48 /30

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

ASENAPINE MALEATE
ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dosage forms

Tablet
Capsule, Injectable

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic
Atypical Antipsychotic

Half-life

about 24 hours (terminal/elimination half-life)

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia
Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Asenapine Maleate or Geodon?

Asenapine Maleate and Geodon are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Asenapine Maleate or Geodon?

Geodon costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $9.48 vs $73.98 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 Asenapine Maleate and Geodon?

Asenapine Maleate contains Asenapine Maleate, while Geodon contains Ziprasidone 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.