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INVEGA SUSTENNA paliperidone palmitate 234 mg/1.5mL Injection, 1 syringe — NDC 50458-0564-01 package photo

INVEGA SUSTENNA paliperidone palmitate 234 mg/1.5mL Injection, 1 syringe

by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 SYRINGE in 1 KIT (50458-564-01) / 1.5 mL in 1 SYRINGE
NDC 50458-0564-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 50458-564-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains1 syringe Cost per mL$2,338.63 NADAC Per package$3,507.95 / 1.5 ml Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $2,259.92/unit · Part D plans $2,374.67/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 1.5 mL 50458-0564-03
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 50458-564-01
Product NDC 50458-564
11-digit billing NDC 50458056401
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
UNII R8P8USM8FR
Application # NDA022264
SPL Set ID 1af14e42-951d-414d-8564-5d5fce138554
Established class (EPC) Atypical Antipsychotic
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2009-07-31
Route INTRAMUSCULAR
Dosage form INJECTION
Substance PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE
GPI-14 5907005010E638
GPI class Invega Sustenna
GCN Seq No 065452
GCN 27418
HICL code 036479
Ingredient (HICL) Paliperidone Palmitate
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H7
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Psychoactive Drugs (Continued 1)
HIC3 code H7T
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antipsychotic,Atypical,Dopamine,Serotonin Antagnst
AHFS code 28:16.08.04
AHFS class Atypical Antipsychotics
FDB label name INVEGA SUSTENNA 234 MG/1.5 ML
FDB brand name Invega Sustenna
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 50458-564-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 50458-0564-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Atypical Antipsychotic class.

Pharmacologic class Atypical Antipsychotic
Drug family (ATC) Other antipsychotics
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerJanssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Application holderJANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
FDA applicationNDA022264 (NDA)
Labeler code50458
First marketedJul 2009
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio57 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name INVEGA SUSTENNA 234 MG/1.5 ML Ingredient Paliperidone Palmitate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Paliperidone extended-release injections are used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves) and schizoaffective disorder (a mental illness that causes both a loss of contact with reality and mood problems such as depression or mania). Paliperidone extended-release injection is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • These long-acting injections are designed so you don't have to remember to take a pill every single day. Depending on which product your doctor prescribes, you'll only need a shot...
  • Why am I getting a shot instead of taking a pill every day?
  • The most common things people notice are soreness at the injection site, some drowsiness, dizziness, or a restless feeling (called akathisia — like you can't stop moving). These ar...
  • What side effects should I actually expect, and which ones mean I should call someone right away?
📖 Read our full Paliperidone Injection guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 2968PHW8QP
    A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
  • UNII 4R4HFI6D95
    Polyethylene glycol 4000 is a synthetic polymer derived from petroleum. It serves as a binder, filler, and lubricant in solid dosage forms, and helps control how quickly the medicine dissolves.
  • UNII 7T1F30V5YH
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 22ADO53M6F
    A mineral salt derived from phosphoric acid, used as a buffer to maintain the pH balance of the medication and help stabilize the active ingredients.
  • UNII 3980JIH2SW
    A salt form of phosphoric acid that acts as a buffer and pH adjuster in medicines. It helps keep the product at the correct acidity level for stability and effectiveness.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $2,338.630 $3,507.95 / 1.5 ml
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $2,259.92 $3,389.88 / 1.5 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $2,374.67 $3,562.01 / 1.5 ml
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J2426 $15.431 / J2426 unit
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Oct 2021 Apr 2023 Jan 2026 Aug 2026 $2,340.750 $1,885.240
▲ Up 24% over the last 11 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)50458-564-01
11-digit billing NDC50458-0564-01
Format5-3-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the product segment)
HCPCS J-codeJ2426
DescriptorInjection, paliperidone palmitate extended release (invega sustenna), 1 mg
Billing units / pkg234 units
Crosswalk sourceCMS ASP NDC-HCPCS Crosswalk
Where does this data come from?
The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Invega Sustenna 234 mg/1.5mLthis 50458-0564-01 Janssen 1 syringe $2,338.630 Availability likely
Erzofri extended-release 234 mg/1.5mL 72526-0109-11 Shandong 1 syringe FDA listed
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2009
First FDA approval
Jul 2009
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
17 years listed
🛡️
2031
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Jan 2031. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Jul 31, 2009 RLD RS ⏳ ~4.4 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2758)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2757)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2757)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2758)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2758)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2757)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2757)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2758)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2758)
US 9439906 — method of use (U-2757)
2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (10)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2758 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2757 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2757 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2758 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2758 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2757 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2757 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2758 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2758 Jan 26, 2031
US 9439906 ↗ Method of use U-2757 Jan 26, 2031
Common questions
Is there a generic version of INVEGA SUSTENNA 234 MG/1.5 ML?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for INVEGA SUSTENNA 234 MG/1.5 ML. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Jan 2031 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 50458-0564-01, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
374K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
559.3K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$1,263.87M
Avg / prescription
$3,379.51
Avg / unit
$2,259.92
Latest quarter Q4 2025
89.7KRx
Medicaid pays / mL
$2,259.92
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / mL
$2,338.63
acquisition cost
=
Spread
−$78.7113
-3% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per mL (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care
53% FFS 47% MCO
Fee-for-service · 197,012 Rx Managed care · 176,969 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: 738 units · 101 per 100k residents AK Maine: 1,293 units · 92.7 per 100k residents ME Washington: 14,217 units · 182 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 3,790 units · 193 per 100k residents ID Montana: 1,170 units · 103 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: 789 units · 101 per 100k residents ND Minnesota: 8,479 units · 148 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 7,594 units · 128 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 22,356 units · 223 per 100k residents MI New York: 38,434 units · 196 per 100k residents NY Vermont: 333 units · 51.5 per 100k residents VT New Hampshire: 990 units · 70.6 per 100k residents NH Oregon: 6,581 units · 155 per 100k residents OR Nevada: 5,798 units · 182 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: 209 units · 35.8 per 100k residents WY South Dakota: 2,234 units · 243 per 100k residents SD Iowa: 5,363 units · 167 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 12,849 units · 102 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 11,141 units · 162 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 23,867 units · 203 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 18,193 units · 140 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 9,438 units · 102 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: 6,553 units · 93.6 per 100k residents MA California: 100,084 units · 257 per 100k residents CA Utah: 5,213 units · 153 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 7,262 units · 124 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 3,723 units · 188 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 19,650 units · 317 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 9,153 units · 202 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 4,764 units · 269 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 11,917 units · 137 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 7,880 units · 128 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 4,764 units · 132 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: 2,622 units · 239 per 100k residents RI Arizona: 26,519 units · 357 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: 2,089 units · 98.8 per 100k residents NM Kansas: 3,770 units · 128 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: 4,417 units · 144 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: 8,303 units · 117 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 19,543 units · 180 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: 10,558 units · 197 per 100k residents SC Delaware: 1,685 units · 163 per 100k residents DE Oklahoma: 14,173 units · 350 per 100k residents OK Louisiana: 12,897 units · 282 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 7,453 units · 254 per 100k residents MS Alabama: 9,596 units · 188 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 11,474 units · 104 per 100k residents GA D.C.: 1,301 units · 192 per 100k residents DC Hawaii: 2,856 units · 199 per 100k residents HI Texas: 26,286 units · 86.2 per 100k residents TX Florida: 16,128 units · 71.3 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
35.8357
gray = no data reported
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Arizona 357 /100k
2 Oklahoma 350 /100k
3 Missouri 317 /100k
4 Louisiana 282 /100k
5 West Virginia 269 /100k
6 California 257 /100k
7 Mississippi 254 /100k
8 South Dakota 243 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 syringe this page50458-0564-01 373,981 Rx · $1,263,874,255
1 syringe50458-0564-03 24 Rx · $1,396
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 374,005 Rx · 559,292 units · $1,263,875,651 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Invega Sustenna — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Invega Sustenna. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$481.7M
Claims incl. refills
154.3K
Beneficiaries
54.6K
Spend / beneficiary
$8,829.15
Spend / claim
$3,122.74
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for INVEGA SUSTENNA (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Hospitalisation1,636
Weight Increased1,560
Gynaecomastia1,065
Schizophrenia876
Treatment Noncompliance876
Blood Prolactin Increased840
Inappropriate Schedule Of Drug Administration739

Age at onset

Neonate2
Infant1
Child53
Adolescent270
Adult7,787
Elderly631

Reporter sex

27,479 reports
Male · 59%
Female · 40%
Unknown · 2%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization5,762
Death1,083
Life-threatening476
Disabling410
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 1,904 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
50458-0564-01 You're viewing this 1 SYRINGE in 1 KIT (50458-564-01) / 1.5 mL in 1 SYRINGE $2,338.63 / mL $3,507.95 2009-07-31 Active
50458-0564-03 1 SYRINGE in 1 KIT (50458-564-03) / 1.5 mL in 1 SYRINGE 2009-07-31 Active

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 100% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 50458-0564-01?
NDC 50458-0564-01 contains 1 syringe — 1 syringe in 1 kit / 1.5 ml in 1 syringe.
What is the difference between NDC 50458-0564-01 and NDC 50458-0564-03?
Both are INVEGA SUSTENNA paliperidone palmitate 234 mg/1.5mL Injection — the drug itself is identical. NDC 50458-0564-01 is the 1 syringe package, while NDC 50458-0564-03 is the 1 syringe package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of INVEGA SUSTENNA paliperidone palmitate 234 mg/1.5mL Injection?
Bill NDC 50458-0564-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 50458056401. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product Kit / multi-component package

Kit / multi-component package

This NDC identifies a kit — a package containing more than one component. Structured data (pricing, ingredients, equivalents) is often reported per component rather than for the kit NDC itself, which can make this page look thinner than the components' own pages.

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) ✓ Available
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk ✓ Available
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) ✓ Available
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
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🚨 Boxed Warning 92 words

WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. INVEGA SUSTENNA is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. INVEGA SUSTENNA is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis. ( 5.1 )

🎯 Indications and Usage 78 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INVEGA SUSTENNA (paliperidone palmitate) is indicated for the treatment of: Schizophrenia in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Schizoaffective disorder in adults as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers or antidepressants [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. INVEGA SUSTENNA is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for Treatment of schizophrenia in adults.

( 1 ) Treatment of schizoaffective disorder in adults as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers or antidepressants. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For intramuscular injection only. ( 2.1 ) Each injection must be administered only by a healthcare professional. ( 2.1 ) For deltoid injection, use 1-inch 23G needle for patients weighing less than 90 kg or 1½-inch 22G needle for patients weighing 90 kg or more.

For gluteal injection, use 1½-inch 22G needle regardless of patient weight. ( 2.1 ) Indication Initiation Dosing (deltoid) Monthly Maintenance Dose Administered 5 weeks after the first injection. (deltoid or gluteal) Maximum Monthly Dose Day 1 Day 8 Schizophrenia ( 2.2 ) 234 mg 156 mg 39–234 mg The recommended maintenance dose for treatment of schizophrenia is 117 mg.

Some patients may benefit from lower or higher maintenance doses within the additional available strengths (39 mg, 78 mg, 156 mg, and 234 mg). 234 mg Schizoaffective disorder ( 2.2 ) 234 mg 156 mg 78–234 mg Adjust dose based on tolerability and/or efficacy using available strengths. The 39 mg strength was not studied in the long-term schizoaffective disorder study.

234 mg For patients naïve to oral paliperidone or oral or injectable risperidone, establish tolerability with oral paliperidone or oral risperidone prior to initiating treatment with INVEGA SUSTENNA. ( 2.2 ) Missed Doses: To manage either a missed second initiation dose or a missed monthly maintenance dose, refer to the Full Prescribing Information. ( 2.3 ) Moderate to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min): INVEGA SUSTENNA is not recommended.

( 2.5 ) Mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min to < 80 mL/min): Administer 156 mg on treatment Day 1 and 117 mg on Day 8, both in the deltoid muscle. Follow with the recommended monthly maintenance dose of 78 mg, administered in the deltoid or gluteal muscle. Adjust monthly maintenance dose based on tolerability and/or efficacy within the strengths of 39 mg, 78 mg, 117 mg, or 156 mg.

The maximum monthly dose is 156 mg for patients with mild renal impairment. ( 2.5 )

2.1Administration Instructions Each injection must be administered only by a healthcare professional. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for foreign matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever product and container permit. INVEGA SUSTENNA is intended for intramuscular use only.

Do not administer by any other route. Avoid inadvertent injection into a blood vessel. Administer the dose in a single injection; do not administer the dose in divided injections.

Inject slowly, deep into the deltoid or gluteal muscle. INVEGA SUSTENNA must be administered using only the needles that are provided in the INVEGA SUSTENNA kit. The recommended needle size for administration of INVEGA SUSTENNA into the deltoid muscle is determined by the patient's weight: For patients weighing less than 90 kg, the 1-inch, 23 gauge needle is recommended.

For patients weighing 90 kg or more, the 1½-inch, 22 gauge needle is recommended. Deltoid injections should be alternated between the two deltoid muscles. The recommended needle size for administration of INVEGA SUSTENNA into the gluteal muscle is the 1½-inch, 22 gauge needle regardless of patient weight.

Administer into the upper-outer quadrant of the gluteal muscle. Gluteal injections should be alternated between the two gluteal muscles.

2.2Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder For patients who have never taken oral paliperidone or oral or injectable risperidone, it is recommended to establish tolerability with oral paliperidone or oral risperidone prior to initiating treatment with INVEGA SUSTENNA. The recommended dosing of INVEGA SUSTENNA for each approved indication is displayed in Table 1. The recommended initiation of INVEGA SUSTENNA is with a dose of 234 mg on treatment day 1 and 156 mg one week later, both administered in the deltoid muscle.

Following the second initiation dose, monthly maintenance doses can be administered in either the deltoid or gluteal muscle. Table 1: Recommended Dosing of INVEGA SUSTENNA for…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 67 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS INVEGA SUSTENNA is available as a white to off-white aqueous extended-release injectable suspension for intramuscular injection in dose strengths of 39 mg/0.25 mL, 78 mg/0.5 mL, 117 mg/0.75 mL, 156 mg/mL, and 234 mg/1.5 mL paliperidone palmitate in single-dose prefilled syringes. Extended-release injectable suspension: 39 mg/0.25 mL, 78 mg/0.5 mL, 117 mg/0.75 mL, 156 mg/mL, or 234 mg/1.5 mL ( 3 )

Contraindications 76 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS INVEGA SUSTENNA is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to either paliperidone or risperidone, or to any of the excipients in the INVEGA SUSTENNA formulation. Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions and angioedema, have been reported in patients treated with risperidone and in patients treated with paliperidone. Paliperidone palmitate is converted to paliperidone, which is a metabolite of risperidone.

Known hypersensitivity to paliperidone, risperidone, or to any excipients in INVEGA SUSTENNA. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke, in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (e.g. stroke, transient ischemic attack). ( 5.2 ) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Manage with immediate discontinuation of drug and close monitoring. ( 5.3 ) QT Prolongation: Avoid use with drugs that also increase QT interval and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval.

( 5.4 ) Tardive Dyskinesia: Discontinue drug if clinically appropriate. ( 5.5 ) Metabolic Changes: Monitor for hyperglycemia/diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and weight gain. ( 5.6 ) Orthostatic Hypotension and Syncope: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure and warn patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, and risk of dehydration or syncope.

( 5.7 ) Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis: Perform complete blood counts (CBC) in patients with pre-existing low white blood cell count (WBC) or history of leukopenia or neutropenia. Consider discontinuing INVEGA SUSTENNA if clinically significant decline in WBC in the absence of other causative factors. ( 5.9 ) Hyperprolactinemia: Prolactin elevations occur and persist during chronic administration.

( 5.10 ) Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment: Use caution when operating machinery. ( 5.11 ) Seizures: Use cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold. ( 5.12 )

5.1Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of 17 placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsychotic drugs, revealed a risk of death in drug-treated patients of between 1.6 to 1.7 times the risk of death in placebo-treated patients. Over the course of a typical 10-week controlled trial, the rate of death in drug-treated patients was about 4.5%, compared to a rate of about 2.6% in the placebo group.

Although the causes of death were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) in nature. Observational studies suggest that, similar to atypical antipsychotic drugs, treatment with conventional antipsychotic drugs may increase mortality. The extent to which the findings of increased mortality in observational studies may be attributed to the antipsychotic drug as opposed to some characteristic(s) of the patients is not clear.

INVEGA SUSTENNA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

5.2Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke, in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis In placebo-controlled trials with risperidone, aripiprazole, and olanzapine in elderly subjects with dementia, there was a higher incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (cerebrovascular accidents and transient ischemic attacks) including fatalities compared to placebo-treated subjects. No studies have been conducted with oral paliperidone, INVEGA SUSTENNA, or the 3-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension in elderly patients with dementia.

These medicines are not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

5.3Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), a potentially fatal symptom complex, has been reported in association with antipsychotic drugs, including paliperidone. Clinical manifestations of NMS are hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status including delirium, and autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and cardiac dysrhythmia). Additional signs may include elevated creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinur…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Cerebrovascular adverse reactions, including stroke, in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Neuroleptic malignant syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] QT prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Tardive dyskinesia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Metabolic changes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Orthostatic hypotension and syncope [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Falls [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Leukopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Hyperprolactinemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Potential for cognitive and motor impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ] Dysphagia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] Priapism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14) ] Disruption of body temperature regulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5% and occurring at least twice as often as placebo) were injection site reactions, somnolence/sedation, dizziness, akathisia, and extrapyramidal disorder.

( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Patient Exposure The data described in this section are derived from a clinical trial database consisting of a total of 3817 subjects (approximately 1705 patient-years exposure) with schizophrenia who received at least one dose of INVEGA SUSTENNA in the recommended dose range of 39 mg to 234 mg and a total of 510 subjects with schizophrenia who received placebo.

Among the 3817 INVEGA SUSTENNA-treated subjects, 1293 received INVEGA SUSTENNA in four fixed-dose, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (one 9-week and three 13-week studies), 849 received INVEGA SUSTENNA in the maintenance trial (median exposure 229 days during the initial 33-week open-label phase of this study, of whom 205 continued to receive INVEGA SUSTENNA during the double-blind placebo-controlled phase of this study [median exposure 171 days]), and 1675 received INVEGA SUSTENNA in five non-placebo controlled trials (three noninferiority active-comparator trials, one long-term open-label pharmacokinetic and safety study, and an injection site [deltoid-gluteal] cross-over trial).

One of the 13-week studies included a 234 mg INVEGA SUSTENNA initiation dose followed by treatment with either 39 mg, 156 mg, or 234 mg every 4 weeks. The safety of INVEGA SUSTENNA was also evaluated in a 15-month, long-term study comparing INVEGA SUSTENNA to selected oral antipsychotic therapies in adult subjects with schizophrenia. A total of 226 subjects received INVEGA SUSTENNA during the 15-month, open-label period of this study; 218 subjects received selected oral antipsychotic therapies.

The safety of INVEGA SUSTENNA was similar to that seen in previous double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials in adult subjects with schizophrenia. The safety of INVEGA SUSTENNA was also evaluated in a long-term study in adult subjects with schizoaffective disorder. A total of 667 subjects received INVEGA SUSTENNA during the initial 25-week open-label period of this study (median exposure 147 days); 164 subjects continued to receive INVEGA SUSTENNA during the 15-month double-blind placebo-controlled period of this study (median exposure 446 days).

Adverse reactions that occurred more frequently…

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs that may cause orthostatic hypotension: An additive effect may occur when co-administered with INVEGA SUSTENNA. ( 7.1 ) Strong CYP3A4/P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inducers : Avoid using a strong inducer of CYP3A4 and/or P-gp (e.g., carbamazepine, rifampin, St John's Wort) during a dosing interval for INVEGA SUSTENNA. If administering a strong inducer is necessary, consider managing the patient using paliperidone extended-release tablets.

( 2.5 , 7.1 , 12.3 )

7.1Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with INVEGA SUSTENNA Because paliperidone palmitate is hydrolyzed to paliperidone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , results from studies with oral paliperidone should be taken into consideration when assessing drug-drug interaction potential. Table 13. Clinically Important Drug Interactions with INVEGA SUSTENNA Concomitant Drug Name or Drug Class Clinical Rationale Clinical Recommendation Centrally Acting Drugs and Alcohol Given the primary CNS effects of paliperidone, concomitant use of centrally acting drugs and alcohol may modulate the CNS effects of INVEGA SUSTENNA.

INVEGA SUSTENNA should be used with caution in combination with other centrally acting drugs and alcohol [see Adverse Reactions (6.1 , 6.2) ] . Drugs with Potential for Inducing Orthostatic Hypotension Because INVEGA SUSTENNA has the potential for inducing orthostatic hypotension, an additive effect may occur when INVEGA SUSTENNA is administered with other therapeutic agents that have this potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Monitor orthostatic vital signs in patients who are vulnerable to hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .

Strong Inducers of CYP3A4 and P-gp (e.g., carbamazepine, rifampin, or St. John's Wort) The concomitant use of paliperidone and strong inducers of CYP3A4 and P-gp may decrease the exposure of paliperidone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid using CYP3A4 and/or P-gp inducers with INVEGA SUSTENNA during the 1-month dosing interval, if possible.

If administering a strong inducer is necessary, consider managing the patient using paliperidone extended-release tablets [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Levodopa and Other Dopamine Agonists Paliperidone may antagonize the effect of levodopa and other dopamine agonists. Monitor and manage patient as clinically appropriate.

7.2Drugs Having No Clinically Important Interactions with INVEGA SUSTENNA Clinically meaningful pharmacokinetic interaction between INVEGA SUSTENNA and valproate (including valproic acid and divalproex sodium) is not expected. Based on pharmacokinetic studies with oral paliperidone, no dosage adjustment of INVEGA SUSTENNA is required when administered with valproate [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Additionally, no dosage adjustment is necessary for valproate when co-administered with INVEGA SUSTENNA [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

Pharmacokinetic interaction between lithium and INVEGA SUSTENNA is also unlikely. Paliperidone is not expected to cause clinically important pharmacokinetic interactions with drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 isozymes. In vitro studies indicate that CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 may be involved in paliperidone metabolism; however, there is no evidence in vivo that inhibitors of these enzymes significantly affect the metabolism of paliperidone.

Paliperidone is not a substrate of CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19; an interaction with inhibitors or inducers of these isozymes is unlikely. [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: May cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms in neonates with third trimester exposure. ( 8.1 )

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including INVEGA SUSTENNA, during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or online at http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/ . Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see Clinical Considerations ) .

Overall, available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to paliperidone have not established a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data ) . There are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia and with exposure to antipsychotics, including INVEGA SUSTENNA, during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ). Paliperidone has been detected in plasma in adult subjects up to 126 days after a single-dose administration of INVEGA SUSTENNA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , and the clinical significance of INVEGA SUSTENNA administered before pregnancy or anytime during pregnancy is not known.

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively.

In animal reproduction studies, there were no treatment related effects on the offspring when pregnant rats were injected intramuscularly with paliperidone palmitate during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 10 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 234 mg paliperidone based on mg/m 2 body surface area. There were no increases in fetal abnormalities when pregnant rats and rabbits were treated orally with paliperidone during the period of organogenesis with up to 8 times the MRHD of 12 mg of paliperidone based on mg/m 2 body surface area.

Additional reproduction toxicity studies were conducted with orally administered risperidone, which is extensively converted to paliperidone (see Animal data ). Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk There is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth.

It is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including INVEGA SUSTENNA, during the third trimester of pregnancy. These symptoms have varied in severity.

Monitor neonates exhibiting extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. Some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization. Data Human Data Published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports on the use of atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy do not report a clear association with antipsychotics and major birth defects.

A prospective observational study including 6 women treated with risperidone, the parent compound of paliperidone, demonstrated placental passage of risperidone and paliperidone. A…

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including INVEGA SUSTENNA, during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or online at http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/ . Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see Clinical Considerations ) .

Overall, available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to paliperidone have not established a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data ) . There are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia and with exposure to antipsychotics, including INVEGA SUSTENNA, during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ). Paliperidone has been detected in plasma in adult subjects up to 126 days after a single-dose administration of INVEGA SUSTENNA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , and the clinical significance of INVEGA SUSTENNA administered before pregnancy or anytime during pregnancy is not known.

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively.

In animal reproduction studies, there were no treatment related effects on the offspring when pregnant rats were injected intramuscularly with paliperidone palmitate during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 10 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 234 mg paliperidone based on mg/m 2 body surface area. There were no increases in fetal abnormalities when pregnant rats and rabbits were treated orally with paliperidone during the period of organogenesis with up to 8 times the MRHD of 12 mg of paliperidone based on mg/m 2 body surface area.

Additional reproduction toxicity studies were conducted with orally administered risperidone, which is extensively converted to paliperidone (see Animal data ). Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk There is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth.

It is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including INVEGA SUSTENNA, during the third trimester of pregnancy. These symptoms have varied in severity.

Monitor neonates exhibiting extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. Some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization. Data Human Data Published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports on the use of atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy do not report a clear association with antipsychotics and major birth defects.

A prospective observational study including 6 women treated with risperidone, the parent compound of paliperidone, demonstrated placental passage of risperidone and paliperidone. A retrospective cohort study from a Medicaid database of 9258 women exposed to antipsychotics during pregnancy did not indicate an overall increa…

🧒 Pediatric Use ~1 min read

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of INVEGA SUSTENNA in patients < 18 years of age have not been established. Juvenile Animal Studies In a study in which juvenile rats were treated with oral paliperidone from days 24 to 73 of age, a reversible impairment of performance in a test of learning and memory was seen, in females only, with a no-effect dose of 0.63 mg/kg/day, which produced plasma levels (AUC) of paliperidone similar to those in adolescents dosed at 12 mg/day. No other consistent effects on neurobehavioral or reproductive development were seen up to the highest dose tested (2.5 mg/kg/day), which produced plasma levels of paliperidone 2–3 times those in adolescents.

Juvenile dogs were treated for 40 weeks with oral risperidone, which is extensively metabolized to paliperidone in animals and humans, at doses of 0.31, 1.25, or 5 mg/kg/day. Decreased bone length and density were seen with a no-effect dose of 0.31 mg/kg/day, which produced plasma levels (AUC) of risperidone plus paliperidone which were similar to those in children and adolescents receiving the MRHD of risperidone. In addition, a delay in sexual maturation was seen at all doses in both males and females.

The above effects showed little or no reversibility in females after a 12-week drug-free recovery period. The long-term effects of INVEGA SUSTENNA on growth and sexual maturation have not been fully evaluated in children and adolescents.

🧓 Geriatric Use 99 words

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of INVEGA SUSTENNA did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney and clearance is decreased in patients with renal impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , who should be given reduced doses.

Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, adjust dose based on renal function [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ].

🆘 Overdosage ~1 min read

10 OVERDOSAGE

10.1Human Experience No cases of overdose were reported in premarketing studies with INVEGA SUSTENNA. Because INVEGA SUSTENNA is to be administered by healthcare professionals, the potential for overdosage by patients is low. While experience with paliperidone overdose is limited, among the few cases of overdose reported in premarketing trials with oral paliperidone, the highest estimated ingestion was 405 mg.

Observed signs and symptoms included extrapyramidal symptoms and gait unsteadiness. Other potential signs and symptoms include those resulting from an exaggeration of paliperidone's known pharmacological effects, i.e., drowsiness and sedation, tachycardia and hypotension, and QT prolongation. Torsades de pointes and ventricular fibrillation have been reported in a patient in the setting of overdose with oral paliperidone.

Paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone. Overdose experience reported with risperidone can be found in the OVERDOSAGE section of the risperidone package insert.

10.2Management of Overdosage Contact a Certified Poison Control Center for the most up to date information on the management of INVEGA SUSTENNA overdosage (1-800-222-1222 or www.poison.org). Provide supportive care, including close medical supervision and monitoring. Treatment should consist of general measures employed in the management of overdosage with any drug.

Consider the possibility of multiple drug overdosage. Ensure an adequate airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. Monitor cardiac rhythm and vital signs.

Use supportive and symptomatic measures. There is no specific antidote to paliperidone. Consider the prolonged-release characteristics of INVEGA SUSTENNA and the long apparent half-life of paliperidone when assessing treatment needs and recovery.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Paliperidone palmitate is hydrolyzed to paliperidone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone. The mechanism of action of paliperidone is unclear. However, the drug's therapeutic effect in schizophrenia could be mediated through a combination of central dopamine Type 2 (D 2 ) and serotonin Type 2 (5HT 2A ) receptor antagonism.

12.2Pharmacodynamics In vitro , paliperidone acts as an antagonist at the central dopamine Type 2 (D 2 ) and serotonin Type 2 (5HT 2A ) receptors with binding affinities (Ki values) of 1.6–2.8 nM for D 2 and 0.8–1.2 nM for 5HT 2A receptors. Paliperidone is also active as an antagonist at histamine H 1 and α 1 and α 2 adrenergic receptors with binding affinities of 32 nM, 4 nM, 17 nM, respectively. Paliperidone has no affinity for cholinergic muscarinic or β 1 - and β 2 -adrenergic receptors.

The pharmacological activity of the (+)- and (-)- paliperidone enantiomers is qualitatively and quantitatively similar .

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption and Distribution Due to its extremely low water solubility, the 1-month formulation of paliperidone palmitate dissolves slowly after intramuscular injection before being hydrolyzed to paliperidone and absorbed into the systemic circulation. Following a single intramuscular dose, the plasma concentrations of paliperidone gradually rise to reach maximum plasma concentrations at a median T max of 13 days. The release of the drug starts as early as day 1 and lasts for as long as 126 days.

Following intramuscular injection of single doses (39 mg – 234 mg) in the deltoid muscle, on average, a 28% higher C max was observed compared with injection in the gluteal muscle. The two initial deltoid intramuscular injections of 234 mg on day 1 and 156 mg on day 8 help attain therapeutic concentrations rapidly. The release profile and dosing regimen of INVEGA SUSTENNA results in sustained therapeutic concentrations.

The AUC of paliperidone following INVEGA SUSTENNA administration was dose-proportional over a 39 mg-234 mg dose range, and less than dose-proportional for C max for doses exceeding 78 mg. The mean steady-state peak: trough ratio for an INVEGA SUSTENNA dose of 156 mg was 1.8 following gluteal administration and 2.2 following deltoid administration. Following administration of paliperidone palmitate the (+) and (-) enantiomers of paliperidone interconvert, reaching an AUC (+) to (-) ratio of approximately 1.6–1.8.

Based on a population analysis, the apparent volume of distribution of paliperidone is 391 L. The plasma protein binding of racemic paliperidone is 74%. Metabolism and Elimination In a study with oral immediate-release 14 C-paliperidone, one week following administration of a single oral dose of 1 mg immediate-release 14 C-paliperidone, 59% of the dose was excreted unchanged into urine, indicating that paliperidone is not extensively metabolized in the liver.

Approximately 80% of the administered radioactivity was recovered in urine and 11% in the feces. Four metabolic pathways have been identified in vivo , none of which accounted for more than 10% of the dose: dealkylation, hydroxylation, dehydrogenation, and benzisoxazole scission. Although in vitro studies suggested a role for CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 in the metabolism of paliperidone, there is no evidence in vivo that these isozymes play a significant role in the metabolism of paliperidone.

Population pharmacokinetics analyses indicated no discernible difference on the apparent clearance of paliperidone after administration of oral paliperidone between extensive metabolizers and poor metabolizers of CYP2D6 substrates. The median apparent half-life of paliperidone following INVEGA SUSTENNA single-dose administration over the dose range of 39 mg – 234 mg ranged from 25 days – 49 days. Long-Acting Paliperidone Palmitate Injection versus Oral Extended-Release Paliperidone INVEGA SUSTENNA is designed to deliver pa…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Paliperidone palmitate is hydrolyzed to paliperidone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone. The mechanism of action of paliperidone is unclear. However, the drug's therapeutic effect in schizophrenia could be mediated through a combination of central dopamine Type 2 (D 2 ) and serotonin Type 2 (5HT 2A ) receptor antagonism.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 142 words

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING INVEGA SUSTENNA ® is available as a white to off-white sterile aqueous extended-release suspension for intramuscular injection in dose strengths of 39 mg/0.25 mL, 78 mg/0.5 mL, 117 mg/0.75 mL, 156 mg/mL, and 234 mg/1.5 mL paliperidone palmitate in single-dose prefilled syringes. The single-use kit contains a prefilled syringe and 2 safety needles (a 1 ½-inch 22 gauge safety needle and a 1-inch 23 gauge safety needle). 39 mg paliperidone palmitate kit (NDC 50458-560-01) 78 mg paliperidone palmitate kit (NDC 50458-561-01) 117 mg paliperidone palmitate kit (NDC 50458-562-01) 156 mg paliperidone palmitate kit (NDC 50458-563-01) 234 mg paliperidone palmitate kit (NDC 50458-564-01) Storage and Handling Store at room temperature (25 °C, 77 °F); excursions between 15 °C and 30 °C (between 59 °F and 86 °F) are permitted.

Do not mix with any other product or diluent.

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Storage and Handling Store at room temperature (25 °C, 77 °F); excursions between 15 °C and 30 °C (between 59 °F and 86 °F) are permitted. Do not mix with any other product or diluent.

📋 Description ~1 min read

11 DESCRIPTION INVEGA SUSTENNA ® contains paliperidone palmitate. The active ingredient, paliperidone, is an atypical antipsychotic belonging to the chemical class of benzisoxazole derivatives. INVEGA SUSTENNA contains a racemic mixture of (+)- and (-)- paliperidone palmitate.

The chemical name is (9 RS )-3-[2-[4-(6-Fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl]-2-methyl-4-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4 H -pyrido[1,2- a ]pyrimadin-9-yl hexadecanoate. Its molecular formula is C 39 H 57 FN 4 O 4 and its molecular weight is 664.89. The structural formula is: Paliperidone palmitate is very slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol, practically insoluble in polyethylene glycol 400 and propylene glycol, and slightly soluble in ethyl acetate.

INVEGA SUSTENNA is available as a white to off-white sterile aqueous extended-release suspension for intramuscular injection in the following dose strengths of paliperidone palmitate (and deliverable volumes) of the single-dose prefilled syringes: 39 mg (0.25 mL), 78 mg (0.5 mL), 117 mg (0.75 mL), 156 mg (1.0 mL), and 234 mg (1.5 mL). The drug product hydrolyzes to the active moiety, paliperidone, resulting in dose strengths of 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, and 150 mg of paliperidone, respectively. The inactive ingredients are polysorbate 20 (12 mg/mL), polyethylene glycol 4000 (30 mg/mL), citric acid monohydrate (5 mg/mL), disodium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous (5 mg/mL), sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate (2.5 mg/mL), sodium hydroxide (2.84 mg/mL used as an alkalizing agent to set pH at 7), and water for injection.

INVEGA SUSTENNA is provided in a single-dose prefilled syringe (cyclic-olefin-copolymer) with a plunger stopper and tip cap (bromobutyl rubber). The kit also contains 2 safety needles (a 1 ½-inch 22 gauge safety needle and a 1-inch 23 gauge safety needle). Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients ~3 min read

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) Counsel patients about a potentially fatal adverse reaction, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), that has been reported in association with administration of antipsychotic drugs. Advise patients, family members, or caregivers to contact their healthcare provider or report to the emergency room if they experience signs and symptoms of NMS, including hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status including delirium, and evidence of autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and cardiac dysrhythmia) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ].

Tardive Dyskinesia Counsel patients on the signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia and to contact their healthcare provider if these abnormal movements occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Metabolic Changes Educate patients about the risk of metabolic changes, how to recognize symptoms of hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus, and the need for specific monitoring, including blood glucose, lipids, and weight [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ]. Orthostatic Hypotension Educate patients about the risk of orthostatic hypotension and syncope, particularly at the time of initiating treatment, re-initiating treatment, or increasing the dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .

Leukopenia/Neutropenia Advise patients with a pre-existing low WBC or a history of drug-induced leukopenia/neutropenia that they should have their CBC monitored while taking INVEGA SUSTENNA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . Hyperprolactinemia Counsel patients on signs and symptoms of hyperprolactinemia that may be associated with chronic use of INVEGA SUSTENNA. Advise them to seek medical attention if they experience any of the following: amenorrhea or galactorrhea in females, erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia in males [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] .

Interference with Cognitive and Motor Performance Caution patients about performing activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating hazardous machinery or operating a motor vehicle, until they are reasonably certain that INVEGA SUSTENNA therapy does not affect them adversely [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] . Priapism Advise patients of the possibility of painful or prolonged penile erections (priapism). Instruct the patient to seek immediate medical attention in the event of priapism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14) ] .

Heat Exposure and Dehydration Counsel patients regarding appropriate care in avoiding overheating and dehydration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] . Concomitant Medication Advise patients to inform their healthcare providers if they are taking, or plan to take any prescription or over-the-counter medications because there is a potential for clinically significant interactions [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . Alcohol Advise patients to avoid alcohol during treatment with INVEGA SUSTENNA [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] .

Pregnancy Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during treatment with INVEGA SUSTENNA. Advise patients that INVEGA SUSTENNA may cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms in a neonate. Advise patients that there is a pregnancy registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to INVEGA SUSTENNA during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] .

Lactation Advise breastfeeding women using INVEGA SUSTENNA to monitor infants for somnolence, failure to thrive, jitteriness, and extrapyramidal symptoms (tremors and abnormal muscle movements) and to seek medical care if they notice these signs [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] . Infertility Advise females of reproductive potential that INVEGA SUSTENNA may impair fertility due to an increase in serum prolactin levels. The effects on fertility are reversible [see Use…

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