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Clozapine vs Risperidone

Compare Clozapine and Risperidone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

ClozapineRisperidone
Drug classAtypical AntipsychoticAtypical Antipsychotic
Used to treatBipolar disorder, Psychotic disorders, SchizophreniaAutistic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome
Generic priceFrom $0.24 each, about $7.27 for 30 (25 mg tablet)From $0.036 each, about $1.09 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.47 per mL (1 mg/mL solution)
Brand priceClozaril: from $6.54 each, about $196 for 30 (25 mg tablet)Risperdal: from $4.38 each, about $131 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $5.28 per mL (1 mg/mL solution)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 96% less than the brandGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand