Full price comparison · US & Canada
Invega (Paliperidone Er) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada — Save Up to 59% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Paliperidone Er, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$34.96
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.243
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.590
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 6mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| $34.96Lowest | $37.96 | $15.89 | |
| $63.46 | $66.46 | $15.89 | |
| $69.50 | $69.50 | $15.89 | |
| $76.98 | $79.98 | $15.89 | |
| $76.98 | $79.98 | $15.89 | |
| $88.51 | $91.51 | $15.89 | |
| $88.51 | $91.51 | $15.89 | |
| $95.01 | $95.01 | $15.89 | |
| $461.26 | $464.26 | $15.89 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 6 mgfrom $88.93
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.93 | 84 | Free | $246.30Lowest | |
| $3.06 | 84 | Free | $256.99 | |
| $3.18 | 28 | Free | $88.93 | |
| $3.57 | 28 | Free | $99.99 | |
| $4.69 | 84 | $14.95 | $393.75 | |
| $6.25 | — | $0.00 | $525.35 | |
| $6.95 | — | $0.00 | $583.72 | |
| $7.05 | 84 | $14.95 | $592.09 | |
| $7.77 | 84 | $0.00 | $652.47 | |
| $7.88 | 90 | $9.95 | $709.38 | |
| $8.38 | 84 | $0.00 | $703.89 | |
| $8.55 | 28 | $0.00 | $239.34 | |
| $8.64 | 28 | $0.00 | $241.98 | |
| $8.91 | — | $0.00 | $267.37 | |
| $9.02 | 30 | $9.95 | $270.59 | |
| $9.90 | — | $0.00 | $297.08 |
Initial · 9 mgfrom $292.70
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.75 | 84 | $14.95 | $735.00Lowest | |
| $9.11 | — | $0.00 | $764.98 | |
| $9.64 | 84 | $0.00 | $809.46 | |
| $10.02 | 30 | Free | $300.64 | |
| $10.12 | — | $0.00 | $849.98 | |
| $10.37 | 30 | Free | $310.99 | |
| $10.45 | 28 | $0.00 | $292.70 | |
| $10.60 | 84 | $0.00 | $890.52 | |
| $11.26 | 28 | $0.00 | $315.14 | |
| $11.50 | — | $0.00 | $345.05 | |
| $11.55 | 90 | $9.95 | $1,039.20 | |
| $12.26 | 30 | $9.95 | $367.76 | |
| $12.78 | — | $0.00 | $383.39 |
Initial · 50 mgfrom $461.66
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $461.66 | — | $0.00 | $461.66Lowest | |
| $512.95 | — | $0.00 | $512.95 |
Initial · 75 mgfrom $675.50
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $675.50 | — | $0.00 | $675.50Lowest | |
| $750.56 | — | $0.00 | $750.56 |
Initial · 100 mgfrom $675.50
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $675.50 | — | $0.00 | $675.50Lowest | |
| $750.56 | — | $0.00 | $750.56 |
Initial · 150 mgfrom $889.35
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $889.35 | — | $0.00 | $889.35Lowest | |
| $988.17 | — | $0.00 | $988.17 |
Initial · 175 mgfrom $1,143.41
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,143.41 | — | $0.00 | $1,143.41Lowest | |
| $1,270.45 | — | $0.00 | $1,270.45 |
Initial · 263 mgfrom $1,650.23
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,650.23 | — | $0.00 | $1,650.23Lowest | |
| $1,833.59 | — | $0.00 | $1,833.59 |
Initial · 273 mg/0.875 mLfrom $1,424.33
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,385.44 | — | $9.95 | $4,156.32Lowest | |
| $1,418.82 | — | $0.00 | $4,256.46 | |
| $1,424.33 | — | $9.95 | $1,424.33 | |
| $1,473.76 | — | $0.00 | $1,473.76 |
Initial · 350 mgfrom $1,650.24
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,650.24 | — | $0.00 | $1,650.24Lowest | |
| $1,833.60 | — | $0.00 | $1,833.60 |
Initial · 410 mg/1.315 mLfrom $2,085.83
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,057.97 | — | $9.95 | $6,173.91Lowest | |
| $2,085.83 | — | $9.95 | $2,085.83 | |
| $2,123.85 | — | $0.00 | $6,371.55 | |
| $2,146.08 | — | $0.00 | $2,146.08 |
Initial · 525 mgfrom $20,868.09
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,868.09 | — | $0.00 | $20,868.09Lowest | |
| $23,186.77 | — | $0.00 | $23,186.77 |
Initial · 546 mg/1.75 mLfrom $2,085.83
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,046.94 | — | $9.95 | $6,140.82Lowest | |
| $2,085.83 | — | $9.95 | $2,085.83 | |
| $2,091.97 | — | $0.00 | $6,275.91 | |
| $2,146.08 | — | $0.00 | $2,146.08 |
Initial · 819 mg/2.625 mLfrom $2,692.20
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,653.32 | — | $9.95 | $7,959.96Lowest | |
| $2,686.07 | — | $0.00 | $8,058.21 | |
| $2,692.20 | — | $9.95 | $2,692.20 | |
| $2,738.56 | — | $0.00 | $2,738.56 |
Generic · 1.5 mgfrom $16.96
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.590 | 30 | $0.00 | $17.74Lowest | |
| $0.610 | 28 | $0.00 | $16.96 | |
| $0.660 | 30 | $0.00 | $19.71 | |
| $0.670 | 28 | $0.00 | $18.84 |
Generic · 6 mgfrom $27.74
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.920 | 30 | $0.00 | $27.74Lowest | |
| $0.950 | 100 | $0.00 | $94.99 | |
| $1.03 | 30 | $0.00 | $30.82 | |
| $1.40 | 90 | $14.95 | $126.07 | |
| $1.52 | 90 | $14.95 | $136.56 | |
| $1.52 | 90 | $14.95 | $136.71 | |
| $1.56 | 30 | $14.95 | $46.69 | |
| $1.60 | 60 | $14.95 | $96.20 | |
| $1.69 | 30 | $14.95 | $50.58 |
Generic · 9 mgfrom $27.95
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.930 | 30 | $0.00 | $27.95Lowest | |
| $1.04 | 30 | $0.00 | $31.05 | |
| $1.97 | 90 | $14.95 | $177.26 | |
| $2.08 | 60 | $14.95 | $124.74 | |
| $2.51 | 90 | $14.95 | $225.88 | |
| $2.70 | 90 | $14.95 | $242.88 | |
| $3.01 | 60 | $14.95 | $180.71 | |
| $3.24 | 60 | $14.95 | $194.31 |
Brand · 1.5 mgfrom $16.96
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.590 | 30 | $0.00 | $17.74Lowest | |
| $0.610 | 28 | $0.00 | $16.96 | |
| $0.660 | 30 | $0.00 | $19.71 | |
| $0.670 | 28 | $0.00 | $18.84 |
Brand · 6 mgfrom $27.74
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.920 | 30 | $0.00 | $27.74Lowest | |
| $0.950 | 100 | $0.00 | $94.99 | |
| $1.03 | 30 | $0.00 | $30.82 | |
| $1.40 | 90 | $14.95 | $126.07 | |
| $1.52 | 90 | $14.95 | $136.56 | |
| $1.52 | 90 | $14.95 | $136.71 | |
| $1.56 | 30 | $14.95 | $46.69 | |
| $1.60 | 60 | $14.95 | $96.20 | |
| $1.69 | 30 | $14.95 | $50.58 |
Brand · 9 mgfrom $27.95
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.930 | 30 | $0.00 | $27.95Lowest | |
| $1.04 | 30 | $0.00 | $31.05 | |
| $1.97 | 90 | $14.95 | $177.26 | |
| $2.08 | 60 | $14.95 | $124.74 | |
| $2.51 | 90 | $14.95 | $225.88 | |
| $2.70 | 90 | $14.95 | $242.88 | |
| $3.01 | 60 | $14.95 | $180.71 | |
| $3.24 | 60 | $14.95 | $194.31 |
Canadian prices are converted to USD at the time of listing and shown before any duties. Shipping and delivery times vary by pharmacy.
Interchangeable forms
Per RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine), these share the same active ingredient and strength as Paliperidone Er.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Paliperidone Er (Invega) cost without insurance?
Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $34.96 for Paliperidone Er with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.
Is Paliperidone Er (Invega) available through Cost Plus Drugs?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Paliperidone Er at roughly $0.243 per unit, a published price with no membership card or coupon involved. See the three-price comparison above for how that stacks up against discount-card pharmacies.
What do Canadian pharmacies charge for Paliperidone Er (Invega)?
We found Canadian pricing for Paliperidone Er starting near $0.590 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.
Why is Paliperidone Er (Invega) priced differently in the US and Canada?
Drug pricing is set separately in each country through different negotiation, regulatory, and distribution systems, so the same medication can legitimately carry different price tags on either side of the border. In this case, our data shows the US price is actually the lower of the two once a program like Cost Plus Drugs is factored in — the assumption that Canada is always cheaper doesn't hold for every drug.
How much will I pay for Invega with my insurance plan?
Your out-of-pocket cost for Invega with insurance depends on your specific plan's formulary, deductible, and copay structure, so prices vary widely. In some cases, using a pharmacy savings card for the generic may result in a lower price than your insurance copay. It's worth asking your pharmacist to run the prescription through both your insurance and any available discount programs to determine the lowest price.
Is a generic form of Invega available?
Yes, the generic equivalent of Invega is paliperidone. The medication is also marketed under the brand names Invega Sustenna and Invega Trinza, which are long-acting injectable formulations.
What is Invega and what should I know before taking it?
Invega (paliperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, which can reduce hallucinations, improve thought clarity, and decrease agitation. The dosage is individualized based on age, medical condition, and response. It's crucial to take it regularly as prescribed, even if you feel better, and to consult your doctor before stopping. Before starting Invega, inform your doctor of your full medical history, especially concerning kidney disease, seizures, Parkinson's disease, dementia, liver problems, or a history of diabetes, heart conditions, or high cholesterol. The medication can elevate prolactin levels, potentially causing side effects like menstrual changes, breast enlargement in men, or milk production. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis should not use this drug due to an increased risk of death. A rare but serious condition called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is possible. You may also become more sensitive to temperature extremes, so staying hydrated is important. Discuss pregnancy plans with your doctor, as the effects on an unborn baby are not fully known; there is a National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics. The drug metoclopramide is one known interaction.