RISPERDAL vs VERSACLOZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. RISPERDAL 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	RISPERDAL	VERSACLOZ
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$2.07 /30	~$30.62 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	RISPERIDONE	CLOZAPINE
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Douglas Pharms
Dosage forms	Solution, Tablet	Suspension
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 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	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia	Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

risperdal versacloz

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$2.07 /30

~$30.62 /30

Type

Active ingredient

RISPERIDONE

CLOZAPINE

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Douglas Pharms

Dosage forms

Solution, Tablet

Suspension

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

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

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Risperdal or Versacloz?

Risperdal costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.07 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 Risperdal and Versacloz?

Risperdal contains Risperidone, 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.