COMPAZINE vs PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	COMPAZINE	PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$5.22 /30	~$5.22 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE	PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Zydus Lifesciences
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release, Tablet, Suppository	Tablet
Drug class	Phenothiazine	Phenothiazine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea	Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea

compazine prochlorperazine maleate

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$5.22 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Zydus Lifesciences

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release, Tablet, Suppository

Tablet

Drug class

Phenothiazine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Compazine or Prochlorperazine Maleate?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $5.22 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Compazine and Prochlorperazine Maleate?

Both Compazine and Prochlorperazine Maleate share the active ingredient Prochlorperazine Maleate.

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.