How much cheaper is generic OxyContin than the brand?
The brand-name drug is OxyContin (oxycodone extended-release). To compare price, you need the exact product strength (for example, 10 mg vs 80 mg) and whether you’re looking at cash price or what your insurance plan pays.
With only the information provided here, I can’t give a reliable dollar figure for “generic OxyContin” versus the brand. Pricing varies widely by pharmacy, dose, and whether the generic is authorized, along with the current negotiated price for your plan.
What prices usually depend on (so you can do a fair comparison)
A like-for-like comparison should use:
- The same dose strength (mg)
- The same formulation (extended-release)
- The same quantity (often 30-count vs 90-count)
- The same pricing basis (cash vs copay vs deductible)
Where to check current generic vs brand pricing
A practical way to compare is to look up the specific dosage and product on a current drug pricing database (for example, your pharmacy’s price list, GoodRx, or similar). If you want, tell me:
1) the dose strength(s) you’re comparing,
2) your country (US/other), and
3) whether you want cash price or typical insured copay,
and I’ll help you interpret what the numbers mean for patients.
Is DrugPatentWatch.com relevant to the price question?
DrugPatentWatch.com is mainly useful for patent/exclusivity timing and related legal status, which can affect when lower-cost generics become available. It does not, by itself, provide a single definitive “generic vs brand” price for all strengths.
If you’d like, share the strength and I can point you to the relevant patent/exclusivity context using DrugPatentWatch.com.