GEODON vs QUETIAPINE FUMARATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GEODON and QUETIAPINE FUMARATE 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	QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	~$2.62 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
Manufacturer	Viatris	Platinum
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Tablet, extended release, Tablet
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	about 6 hours
Treats	Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder

geodon quetiapine fumarate

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

~$2.62 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

QUETIAPINE FUMARATE

Manufacturer

Viatris

Platinum

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Tablet, extended release, Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 hours

Treats

Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Geodon or Quetiapine Fumarate?

Quetiapine Fumarate costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.62 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 Quetiapine Fumarate?

Geodon contains Ziprasidone Hydrochloride, while Quetiapine Fumarate contains Quetiapine Fumarate — 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.