What people mean by “oxycodone on the street” (and why the price varies)
Street prices for oxycodone aren’t a single number. They vary by location, strength (for example, immediate-release vs. extended-release), pill count, brand/formulation, and how the drug is obtained and resold.
Typical street pricing ranges (what you may see reported)
Because prices are highly variable and not centrally tracked, “street” costs are usually described as ranges rather than fixed amounts. Reports commonly distinguish by pill strength (e.g., 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg) and by whether pills appear intact or are “cut”/altered.
If you’re asking because you or someone you know is trying to avoid buying illegal opioids: the safest option is not to price-shop street supply.
How to think about cost vs. risk
Even when the drug is “only” bought for a short-term need, oxycodone is a high-risk opioid. Street supply may be counterfeit or mixed with other substances (including fentanyl), which can make overdose risk much higher than people expect.
If you meant “prescription oxycodone” instead of illegal street pills
If your real question is the cost of oxycodone as a legal prescription (pharmacy price), tell me:
- your dose/strength (e.g., 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg),
- whether it’s immediate-release or extended-release,
- your country/state, and
- whether you have insurance.
I can help you estimate pharmacy options and common cost-reduction routes (generic equivalents, manufacturer discounts, and prescription savings programs).