CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs TRILAFON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE and TRILAFON 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	CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	TRILAFON
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$12.04 /30	~$5.68 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PERPHENAZINE
Manufacturer	Ivax Sub Teva Pharms	Schering
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Phenothiazine	Phenothiazine
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Child Behavior Disorders, Hiccup	Tourette Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Nausea

chlorpromazine hydrochloride trilafon

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$12.04 /30

~$5.68 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

PERPHENAZINE

Manufacturer

Ivax Sub Teva Pharms

Schering

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Phenothiazine

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Child Behavior Disorders, Hiccup

Tourette Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Nausea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride or Trilafon?

Trilafon costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $5.68 vs $12.04 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 Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride and Trilafon?

Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride contains Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride, while Trilafon contains Perphenazine — 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.