GEODON vs LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GEODON and LURASIDONE 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	GEODON	LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	~$9.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Viatris	Chartwell Rx
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 18 hours (mean, %CV 7), measured after a 40 mg oral dose in adults
Treats	Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia

geodon lurasidone hydrochloride

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

~$9.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Viatris

Chartwell Rx

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 18 hours (mean, %CV 7), measured after a 40 mg oral dose in adults

Treats

Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Geodon or Lurasidone Hydrochloride?

Lurasidone Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $9.42 vs $9.48 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 Geodon and Lurasidone Hydrochloride?

Geodon contains Ziprasidone Hydrochloride, while Lurasidone Hydrochloride contains Lurasidone 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.