LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE vs SEROQUEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE and SEROQUEL 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	LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	SEROQUEL
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.42 /30	~$2.64 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
Manufacturer	Chartwell Rx	Cheplapharm
Dosage forms	Tablet	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	about 6 hours
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder

lurasidone hydrochloride seroquel

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.42 /30

~$2.64 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

QUETIAPINE FUMARATE

Manufacturer

Chartwell Rx

Cheplapharm

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

about 6 hours

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Lurasidone Hydrochloride or Seroquel?

Seroquel costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.64 vs $9.42 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 Lurasidone Hydrochloride and Seroquel?

Lurasidone Hydrochloride contains Lurasidone Hydrochloride, while Seroquel 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.