FDA pharmacologic class
Typical antipsychotics
4 medicines are in FDA's class of typical antipsychotics (typical antipsychotics): haloperidol, thiothixene, pimozide and molindone. All 4 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is pimozide 1 mg tablet at $1.23 per tablet (NADAC).
Which medicines are typical antipsychotics?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloperidol | none listed | 41 labelers | $15.60 per mL 100 mg/mL vial | Yes | A presentation being discontinued | 18 |
| Thiothixene | none listed | 4 labelers | $1.72 per capsule 10 mg capsule | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Pimozide | none listed | 2 labelers | $1.23 per tablet 1 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Molindone | none listed | 1 labeler | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (NDC Directory, openFDA); CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price