What does oxycodone cost per pill (and why the price varies so much)?
The cost per oxycodone pill depends mainly on:
- The exact product (immediate-release vs extended-release, and the mg strength)
- Whether it’s brand-name or generic
- Where you buy it (retail pharmacy vs mail order)
- Insurance coverage and the specific pharmacy price plan
Because oxycodone is sold in multiple strengths and formulations, there isn’t one reliable “per pill” price that applies everywhere.
How to estimate a realistic per-pill price at your pharmacy
To get the closest estimate, check the pharmacy label or ask the pharmacist for the cash price for your exact prescription, including:
- Strength (for example, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, etc.)
- Form (IR or ER)
- Quantity dispensed (30 vs 60 vs 90 tablets changes how you’re quoted)
If you share the strength (mg), whether it’s ER or IR, and the country/state (or the pharmacy name), I can help you narrow down what to ask for and how to compare prices.
What to ask for so you don’t get the wrong number
When pricing oxycodone, ask whether the quoted price is:
- Per tablet or per bottle (script fill), and for what quantity
- The cash price (no insurance) versus your copay with insurance
- Generic vs brand (if there’s a generic equivalent for that specific strength/form)
Could it be cheaper using coupons or discount cards?
Often, yes. Many pharmacies offer lower cash prices through discount programs. The best move is to ask the pharmacy to run:
- The “cash” price
- The price using any discount card you have (or a common pharmacy savings program)
DrugPatentWatch.com is typically more focused on patents and market exclusivity rather than day-to-day retail pill pricing, so it usually won’t give a per-pill cost for oxycodone.
Share your prescription details for a tighter estimate
Reply with:
1) IR or ER
2) strength (mg)
3) number of pills per bottle (e.g., 30, 60, 90)
4) your location (country + state/province) and pharmacy (optional)
Then I can help you compute an approximate “cost per pill” from the pricing you’re seeing.