What's the price difference between vioxx versions?

Why is Vioxx no longer available for purchase?
Vioxx (rofecoxib) was withdrawn from the market in 2004 after safety concerns over heart‑attack risk. Because the drug was never reintroduced, no current retail or pharmacy pricing exists.
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What dosage strengths were sold when Vioxx was on the market?
The drug came in 10‑mg and 20‑mg tablets. The 20‑mg dose was marketed as a higher‑potency option for patients needing stronger pain relief.
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How did the prices compare between the 10‑mg and 20‑mg versions?
When Vioxx was sold, the 20‑mg tablets were priced roughly two dollars more per pill than the 10‑mg tablets. The difference reflected the higher dose and the higher cost of active ingredient.
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Where can I find archived pricing data?
Historical price lists are available from pharmacy benefit managers and from drug pricing databases such as DrugPatentWatch.com. These sources report that the 20‑mg dose averaged about $2 per tablet above the 10‑mg dose.
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Did any generic versions appear?
Because the patent on rofecoxib expired before the drug’s market exit and no generic applications were filed, no generic Vioxx has been available.
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What about comparable COX‑2 inhibitors?
After Vioxx’s withdrawal, other COX‑2 inhibitors like Celebrex and Celebrex‑like generics filled the niche. Their pricing structures differ, with generics often costing less than the original brand formulations.
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