GEODON vs UZEDY

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GEODON and UZEDY 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	UZEDY
Rating	70/100	56/100
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	RISPERIDONE
Manufacturer	Viatris	Teva
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)
Treats	Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

geodon uzedy

Rating

70/100

56/100

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

RISPERIDONE

Manufacturer

Viatris

Teva

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Injectable

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)

Treats

Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Geodon or Uzedy?

By our independent rating, Geodon scores higher — 3.5 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Uzedy. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Geodon or Uzedy?

Uzedy costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.07 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 Uzedy?

Geodon contains Ziprasidone Hydrochloride, while Uzedy contains Risperidone — 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.