DESVENLAFAXINE vs DRIZALMA SPRINKLE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DESVENLAFAXINE and DRIZALMA SPRINKLE 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	DESVENLAFAXINE	DRIZALMA SPRINKLE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$115.24 /30	~$3.41 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DESVENLAFAXINE	DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Anchen Pharms	Sun Pharm
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Capsule, delayed release
Drug class	Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor	Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 12 hours (typically 8 to 17 hours)
Treats	Major Depressive Disorder	Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies

desvenlafaxine drizalma sprinkle

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$115.24 /30

~$3.41 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DESVENLAFAXINE

DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Anchen Pharms

Sun Pharm

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Capsule, delayed release

Drug class

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 12 hours (typically 8 to 17 hours)

Treats

Major Depressive Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Desvenlafaxine or Drizalma Sprinkle?

Drizalma Sprinkle costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $3.41 vs $115.24 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 Desvenlafaxine and Drizalma Sprinkle?

Desvenlafaxine contains Desvenlafaxine, while Drizalma Sprinkle contains Duloxetine 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.