RISPERDAL vs UZEDY

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	RISPERDAL	UZEDY
Rating	70/100	56/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.07 /30	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	RISPERIDONE	RISPERIDONE
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Teva
Dosage forms	Solution, Tablet	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)	about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)
Treats	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

risperdal uzedy

Rating

70/100

56/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

RISPERIDONE

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Teva

Dosage forms

Solution, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

Treats

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Risperdal or Uzedy?

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

Which is cheaper, Risperdal or Uzedy?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $2.07 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Risperdal and Uzedy?

Both Risperdal and Uzedy share the active ingredient Risperidone.

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.