CLOZAPINE vs UZEDY

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CLOZAPINE and UZEDY 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	CLOZAPINE	UZEDY
Rating	70/100	56/100
Pharmacy pays	~$30.62 /30	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLOZAPINE	RISPERIDONE
Manufacturer	Par Pharm	Teva
Dosage forms	Tablet, Tablet, orally disintegrating	Injectable
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
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)	about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

clozapine uzedy

Rating

70/100

56/100

Pharmacy pays

~$30.62 /30

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CLOZAPINE

RISPERIDONE

Manufacturer

Par Pharm

Teva

Dosage forms

Tablet, Tablet, orally disintegrating

Injectable

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

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)

about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Clozapine or Uzedy?

By our independent rating, Clozapine scores higher — 3.5 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Uzedy. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Clozapine or Uzedy?

Uzedy costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.07 vs $30.62 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 Clozapine and Uzedy?

Clozapine contains Clozapine, while Uzedy contains Risperidone — 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.