DIASTAT vs HALCION

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DIASTAT and HALCION 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	DIASTAT	HALCION
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.87 /30	~$10.50 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIAZEPAM	TRIAZOLAM
Manufacturer	Bausch	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Topical	Tablet
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age	—
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

diastat halcion

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.87 /30

~$10.50 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DIAZEPAM

TRIAZOLAM

Manufacturer

Bausch

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Topical

Tablet

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age

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Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Diastat or Halcion?

Diastat costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.87 vs $10.50 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 Diastat and Halcion?

Diastat contains Diazepam, while Halcion contains Triazolam — 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.