ASENAPINE MALEATE vs VERSACLOZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ASENAPINE MALEATE and VERSACLOZ 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	ASENAPINE MALEATE	VERSACLOZ
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$73.98 /30	~$30.62 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ASENAPINE MALEATE	CLOZAPINE
Manufacturer	Breckenridge	Douglas Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet	Suspension
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 24 hours (terminal/elimination half-life)	about 12 hours at steady state (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours, range 4 to 66 hours, after 100 mg twice daily); after a single 75 mg dose the mean is 8 hours (range 4 to 12 hours)
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

asenapine maleate versacloz

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$73.98 /30

~$30.62 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ASENAPINE MALEATE

CLOZAPINE

Manufacturer

Breckenridge

Douglas Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet

Suspension

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 24 hours (terminal/elimination half-life)

about 12 hours at steady state (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours, range 4 to 66 hours, after 100 mg twice daily); after a single 75 mg dose the mean is 8 hours (range 4 to 12 hours)

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Asenapine Maleate or Versacloz?

Versacloz costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $30.62 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 Versacloz?

Asenapine Maleate contains Asenapine Maleate, while Versacloz contains Clozapine — 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.