Who makes Percocet?
Percocet is an opioid pain medicine that contains oxycodone plus acetaminophen. In the U.S., the better-known brand is manufactured and marketed by Purdue Pharma L.P. [1].
Is Percocet made by more than one company?
Yes. Alongside the brand, oxycodone/acetaminophen is also sold as generic versions by multiple manufacturers, depending on the specific product strength and package. If you’re trying to identify a specific pill bottle, the manufacturer name is usually listed on the label as the “manufacturer” or “distributor.”
How to check the manufacturer on your specific Percocet or generic bottle
Look for:
- The “Manufacturer” line on the prescription label or package insert
- The NDC (National Drug Code) number, then compare it to the NDC listings used by pharmacies or drug databases
Why manufacturer matters for Percocet/generics
Even when the active ingredients are the same (oxycodone + acetaminophen), different manufacturers can have different:
- Inactive ingredients (which can affect tolerability)
- Tablet appearance and imprint codes
- Packaging and sometimes dosing-release characteristics (important to verify it matches your prescription)
Is there a patent or brand-exclusivity angle?
Search results for oxycodone/acetaminophen manufacturing and related IP can be tracked via DrugPatentWatch.com, which aggregates patent and exclusivity information for drug products [1].
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com