DRIZALMA SPRINKLE vs MILNACIPRAN HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DRIZALMA SPRINKLE and MILNACIPRAN HYDROCHLORIDE 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	DRIZALMA SPRINKLE	MILNACIPRAN HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$3.41 /30	~$97.10 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE	MILNACIPRAN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Sun Pharm	Hetero Labs Ltd V
Dosage forms	Capsule, delayed release	Tablet, Kit
Drug class	Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor	Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 12 hours (typically 8 to 17 hours)	—
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies	Major Depressive Disorder

drizalma sprinkle milnacipran hydrochloride

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$3.41 /30

~$97.10 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

MILNACIPRAN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Sun Pharm

Hetero Labs Ltd V

Dosage forms

Capsule, delayed release

Tablet, Kit

Drug class

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 12 hours (typically 8 to 17 hours)

—

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies

Major Depressive Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Drizalma Sprinkle or Milnacipran Hydrochloride?

Drizalma Sprinkle costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $3.41 vs $97.10 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 Drizalma Sprinkle and Milnacipran Hydrochloride?

Drizalma Sprinkle contains Duloxetine Hydrochloride, while Milnacipran Hydrochloride contains Milnacipran 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.