See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Oxycodone
How much does oxycodone/naloxone cost (and what drives the price)?
Oxycodone plus naloxone pricing varies mainly by (1) the exact product name/strength, (2) whether it is a brand or generic, (3) the number of tablets/capsules per bottle, (4) your pharmacy and location, and (5) insurance or discount programs. Without those details, the best answer is that costs can range widely and may differ substantially between cash price and insured copays.
What is the cash price vs. the typical insurance copay?
Cash prices usually cost much more than an insurance copay. Many patients pay:
- A fixed copay (often a small flat amount) if their plan covers the drug.
- A coinsurance percentage if their plan uses that model.
- The full cash price if the medication is not covered or if they are in a coverage gap.
If you share your dose/strength and whether you mean extended-release oxycodone/naloxone or a different formulation, I can help you narrow the likely price range.
Is there a generic oxycodone/naloxone, and does that lower cost?
Generic versions (when available) typically lower the cost compared with brand products, especially for cash-paying customers. Insurance copays can also drop for generics depending on formulary tiering.
What can lower the cost fastest?
Common ways people reduce out-of-pocket costs include:
- Using a prescription discount card (often brings cash price down).
- Asking the pharmacy to check alternate NDCs/strengths that are therapeutically equivalent.
- Requesting prior authorization or a formulary alternative through insurance.
- Checking if a manufacturer coupon applies (if you’re using a brand product).
- Comparing prices at multiple pharmacies (same NDC, different pharmacies can vary).
What exact product do you mean? (Why this matters for price)
“Oxycodone and naloxone” could refer to different strengths and formulations, and each has its own pricing. To estimate cost accurately, I need:
- The exact medication name on the label (for example, the brand/generic name)
- Strength (e.g., mg of oxycodone / mg of naloxone)
- Form (tablet vs. capsules; immediate-release vs. extended-release)
- Quantity (count per bottle)
- Your zip code and whether you want cash price or insured copay estimate
If you want, I can look up your likely price—what to send
Reply with:
1) Your dose/strength and form (from the prescription bottle)
2) Quantity (count)
3) Zip code
4) Cash or insurance
Sources: none provided in the question.