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What is the price of uzedy?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for uzedy

How much does UZEDY cost without insurance?

UZEDY (risperidone extended-release injectable suspension), used for schizophrenia in adults, has a wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) of about $3,000 to $4,200 per dose, depending on the strength (50 mg to 250 mg every 1 or 2 months). A 100 mg monthly dose, for example, lists around $3,485 WAC as of mid-2024.[1][2]

What affects the actual price patients pay?

Prices vary by insurance, pharmacy, and discounts. With commercial insurance, copays can drop to $0-$50 after manufacturer coupons from Teva Pharmaceuticals. Medicare patients may face $100-$400 out-of-pocket, depending on Part D plans. Uninsured patients can use the UZEDY savings card for as low as $0 for up to 12 fills (max $1,800 savings per year).[3][4]

How do monthly costs compare for long-acting schizophrenia injectables?

| Medication | Dose Frequency | Approx. WAC per Dose |
|------------|----------------|----------------------|
| UZEDY | 1-2 months | $3,000-$4,200 |
| Invega Sustenna | 1 month | $2,800-$3,200 |
| Invega Trinza | 3 months | $5,500-$6,500 |
| Abilify Maintena| 1 month | $3,000-$3,500 |

UZEDY's 2-month option often makes it cheaper per month ($1,500-$2,100) than monthly rivals.[1][5]

Where to check current pricing and patents?

Use tools like GoodRx for real-time pharmacy prices (often 10-20% below WAC with coupons) or Drugs.com for comparisons. UZEDY has no major patent disputes listed yet; core patents expire around 2036-2040 per DrugPatentWatch.[6][7]

[1]: GoodRx - UZEDY Pricing
[2]: Drugs.com - UZEDY Price Guide
[3]: Teva UZEDY Savings Program
[4]: Medicare Part D Lookup
[5]: RedBook/IBM Micromedex Pricing Data
[6]: DrugPatentWatch.com - UZEDY Patents
[7]: FDA Orange Book - UZEDY Approvals



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AI-Drug Label Prescribing Information Alignment Report

25
25%
Grade D

Poor

Mostly Aligned

Patient Risk: Low

Summary

Only the schizophrenia-in-adults indication claim is supported by the provided label section. All pricing and regulatory-status/patent-dispute claims are absent from the supplied label text and are therefore not label-adherent.


Category Scores

Indication
100
Excellent

Accurate Statements

UZEDY (risperidone extended-release injectable suspension) is used for schizophrenia in adults.
Supported by label section 1.1 Schizophrenia: “UZEDY is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.”

Unsupported Statements

UZEDY has a wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) of about $3,000 to $4,200 per dose.
Pricing/WAC amounts are not present in the supplied FDA label section (1.1 Schizophrenia).
UZEDY WAC depends on strength (50 mg to 250 mg every 1 or 2 months).
Strength/dosing-interval-linked WAC/pricing details are not present in the supplied label section.
A 100 mg monthly dose of UZEDY lists around $3,485 WAC as of mid-2024.
Specific historical WAC pricing and dose-specific pricing are not present in the supplied label section.
Prices paid for UZEDY vary by insurance, pharmacy, and discounts.
Patient payor/discount variability and pricing context are not present in the supplied label section.
With commercial insurance, UZEDY copays can drop to $0–$50 after manufacturer coupons from Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Copay amounts, coupon programs, and specific entities are not present in the supplied label section.
Medicare patients may face $100–$400 out-of-pocket for UZEDY depending on Part D plans.
Out-of-pocket estimates and Part D variability are not present in the supplied label section.
Uninsured patients can use the UZEDY savings card for as low as $0 for up to 12 fills.
Savings card details and usage limits are not present in the supplied label section.
The UZEDY savings card provides a maximum savings of $1,800 per year.
Maximum savings amounts are not present in the supplied label section.
UZEDY has an approximate WAC per dose of $3,000–$4,200 with a dose frequency of 1–2 months.
Dose-frequency-linked WAC/pricing is not present in the supplied label section.
UZEDY’s 2-month option is often cheaper per month ($1,500–$2,100) than monthly rivals.
Comparative pricing claims are not present in the supplied label section.
UZEDY has no major patent disputes listed yet.
Patent dispute/regulatory-status statements are not present in the supplied label section.
Core patents for UZEDY expire around 2036–2040.
Patent expiration timelines are not present in the supplied label section.

Contradictions


Important Omissions

No label-adherent dosing/administration, contraindications, boxed warnings, warnings/precautions, contraindications, drug interactions, adverse reactions, or monitoring information was provided in the extracted claims beyond the indication.
Importance: Moderate

Safety Assessment

Potential Patient Risk: Low
The only label-supported claim concerns indication. The other extracted claims are pricing and patent/regulatory-status statements, which do not directly provide dosing or safety instructions based on the supplied label text.

Regulatory Assessment

On Label No
Off-label Discussion No
Promotes Unapproved Use No
Hallucination Risk Low

Recommendation

Mostly Aligned

Primary Issue
Most extracted claims (pricing, copays, savings card, discounts, and patent-related assertions) are not supported by the provided FDA label section.

Suggested Improvement
Limit statements to what is supported by the FDA-approved label (e.g., indication). Remove or qualify all pricing and patent/regulatory-status claims unless additional label sections explicitly support them.

Drug Brand Mention Assessment

Branding Score
58
Visibility
64
Mentioned
Ranking
#1
Sentiment
55
Recommendation Status
mentioned only
Brand Perception
Best Known For

UZEDY (risperidone extended-release injectable suspension), used for schizophrenia in adults


Core Claims
  • UZEDY has a WAC of about $3,000 to $4,200 per dose depending on strength
  • A 100 mg monthly dose lists around $3,485 WAC as of mid-2024
  • Prices vary by insurance, pharmacy, and discounts
Differentiators
  • It is used for schizophrenia in adults
  • It is an extended-release injectable suspension given every 1 or 2 months
  • Its 2-month option can be cheaper per month than monthly rivals

Pricing Perception: Mid Range
Competitors Mentioned
Company Visibility Sentiment Rank Recommended
Janssen 44%
55 #2 No
Janssen 34%
55 #3 No
Otsuka 30%
55 #4 No