Haloperidol Decanoate
Generic Haldol 50
Haloperidol (ha loe PER i dole) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain mental health and behavioral conditions. The brand-name version of this drug is Haldol. The cost of haloperidol with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Haloperidol (ha loe PER i dole) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain mental health and behavioral conditions. The brand-name version of this drug is Haldol. The cost of haloperidol with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- • Solution
- • 1ml of 100mg/ml
- • 1 Vial
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Alex Brewer, PharmD, MBA
Medically reviewed by Victor Nguyen, PharmD, MBA
Updated on March 4, 2024
Haloperidol (ha loe PER i dole) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain mental health and behavioral conditions. The brand-name version of this drug is Haldol. The cost of haloperidol with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved haloperidol oral tablet and haloperidol oral solution to:
- manage signs and symptoms of psychotic disorders
- treat symptoms of other disorders, such as:
- tics and other symptoms caused by Tourette syndrome
- severe behavioral problems related to combative, explosive hyperactivity in children
- hyperactivity related to conduct disorders (such as oppositional defiant disorder) in children
Haloperidol oral tablet and haloperidol oral solution may be prescribed to children ages 3 years and older and adults.
Haloperidol decanoate injection (a long-acting form of haloperidol) and haloperidol lactate injection (a short-acting form of haloperidol) are only approved to treat schizophrenia in adults.
Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information on approved uses of haloperidol based on the dosage form.
Read on to learn about haloperidol and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about haloperidol, including its uses, refer to this overview article.
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Cost
Cost of haloperidol
Like other medications, the cost of haloperidol can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the form of haloperidol you’re prescribed
- the cost to receive doses of haloperidol short-acting injection from a healthcare professional, if you need to receive this form
- the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of haloperidol long-acting injection if you’re prescribed this form
- the quantity you’re prescribed
To find out how much haloperidol costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what you’d pay using savings coupons, read the “Coupons for haloperidol” section.
Coupons
Coupons for haloperidol
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of haloperidol. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.
It’s important to note that prescription drug coupons usually aren’t available for short-acting haloperidol injections. This form of haloperidol is only given by a healthcare professional in certain situations. And it typically isn’t billed to a prescription drug benefit. Instead, it’s billed to your medical insurance. This may also apply to haloperidol long-acting injections, depending on where you receive your injections. Your insurance provider or doctor can provide more information.
Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.
Available app for coupons
To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.
Insurance and other considerations
Insurance and other considerations for haloperidol
Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:
- Prior authorization: If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of haloperidol. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for haloperidol. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin taking or using it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
- Insurance coverage: Even if your policy has prescription drug coverage, the price of haloperidol short-acting injection may instead be billed through your medical coverage. Depending on where you receive long-acting haloperidol injections, doses for this drug may also be billed through medical coverage. This is because a doctor or another healthcare professional gives doses of haloperidol injection forms. The cost of your doses will depend on your specific insurance plan and whether you receive the doses at your doctor’s clinic or a hospital. If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
- A 3-month supply: If you’re using haloperidol oral tablet or haloperidol oral solution long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.
- Savings accounts: If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for your prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC drugs. To learn more about whether you’re eligible for these savings accounts and how to use them, talk with your insurance provider or employer.
If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.
If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.
Generics vs. brand names
Generics vs. brand names
Haloperidol is a generic medication. Its brand-name versions are shown in the following table:
Form | Generic available | Brand available | Brand name |
---|---|---|---|
oral tablet | ✓ | ||
oral solution | ✓ | ||
short-acting injection | ✓ | ||
long-acting injection | ✓ | ✓ | Haldol |
A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
If your doctor has prescribed haloperidol long-acting injection but you’re interested in Haldol, let them know. They may have a reason to prescribe one medication over the other. Also, check which forms of the drug your insurance plan covers, as it may not cover all forms.
To learn how the cost of haloperidol long-acting injection compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company.
FAQ
Common questions about haloperidol and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about haloperidol.
Does haloperidol oral tablet cost less than the injection form of the drug?
Maybe. The cost of haloperidol oral tablets and the injection forms of the drug depends on several factors. This includes your insurance coverage. Haloperidol injection forms may be billed through medical coverage instead of prescription drug coverage, depending on which injection form you receive. If you’re prescribed haloperidol long-acting injection, where you receive monthly injections (at your doctor’s office or clinic or a pharmacy) can also affect the cost.
Numerous forms of haloperidol are available, and the costs for these forms are affected by several variables. This can make it difficult to figure out what you might pay for haloperidol.
Talk with your pharmacist, doctor, or insurance provider (if you have coverage) to get a full picture of the cost you’ll pay for each form of haloperidol.
Why are costs different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs?
Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.
Makers of a brand-name drug can patent and sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drugmakers can make and sell generic versions. A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.)
This competition may help keep the costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications. So they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.
If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
What to ask
What to ask about haloperidol
This article provides cost information related to haloperidol. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for some forms of haloperidol.
If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact your insurance company.
Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:
- Are there other low cost drugs that could treat my condition?
- How does the cost of long-acting haloperidol injection compare with the cost of a 90-day supply of haloperidol oral tablet?
- What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?
Resources
Resources
- Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
- Haloperidol decanoate injection, for intramuscular injection only. (2021). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/f2bff27f-929f-4f7d-b3eb-084ebc2a885f/spl-doc
- Haloperidol injection, USP. (2021). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/e2eed126-cb82-42b1-9b48-9cbeb6873b50/spl-doc
- Haloperidol tablets, USP. (2024). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/0daeb4db-ee06-47c9-aca7-8f30d60530cd/spl-doc
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