GEODON vs VERSACLOZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GEODON and VERSACLOZ 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	VERSACLOZ
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	~$30.62 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	CLOZAPINE
Manufacturer	Viatris	Douglas Pharms
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Suspension
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 12 hours at steady state (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours, range 4 to 66 hours, after 100 mg twice daily); after a single 75 mg dose the mean is 8 hours (range 4 to 12 hours)
Treats	Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

geodon versacloz

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

~$30.62 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

CLOZAPINE

Manufacturer

Viatris

Douglas Pharms

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Suspension

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 12 hours at steady state (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours, range 4 to 66 hours, after 100 mg twice daily); after a single 75 mg dose the mean is 8 hours (range 4 to 12 hours)

Treats

Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Geodon or Versacloz?

Geodon costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $9.48 vs $30.62 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 Versacloz?

Geodon contains Ziprasidone Hydrochloride, while Versacloz contains Clozapine — 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.