HALCION vs XANAX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. HALCION and XANAX 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	HALCION	XANAX
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$10.50 /30	~$0.76 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TRIAZOLAM	ALPRAZOLAM
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Upjohn
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

halcion xanax

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$10.50 /30

~$0.76 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TRIAZOLAM

ALPRAZOLAM

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Upjohn

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Halcion or Xanax?

Xanax costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.76 vs $10.50 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 Halcion and Xanax?

Halcion contains Triazolam, while Xanax contains Alprazolam — 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.