LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE vs VERSACLOZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE 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	LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	VERSACLOZ
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.27 /30	~$30.62 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	CLOZAPINE
Manufacturer	Chartwell Rx	Douglas Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet	Suspension
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 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	Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

lurasidone hydrochloride versacloz

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.27 /30

~$30.62 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

CLOZAPINE

Manufacturer

Chartwell Rx

Douglas Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet

Suspension

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

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

Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Lurasidone Hydrochloride or Versacloz?

Lurasidone Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $9.27 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 Lurasidone Hydrochloride and Versacloz?

Lurasidone Hydrochloride contains Lurasidone 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.