What does hydrocodone cost per pill (typical cash prices)?
Hydrocodone prices depend on two main factors: the strength (for example, 5 mg vs 10 mg) and whether it’s a combination product (such as hydrocodone/acetaminophen). Retail “per pill” cost also varies by pharmacy, location, and whether you use insurance or a discount card.
Because the exact product and dose aren’t specified, there isn’t one single “per pill” price that applies to all hydrocodone prescriptions.
How do I get the most accurate per-pill price at my pharmacy?
To estimate the cost per pill reliably, match the product name and strength on the prescription label, then check one of these:
- Your pharmacy’s website price (cash price or “discount” price)
- A pharmacy app that shows cash pricing
- A prescription discount card price (often shown at checkout)
If you share the hydrocodone product strength (mg) and the formulation (for example, hydrocodone/acetaminophen), I can help you translate common pricing formats (like “per 30 tablets”) into a per-pill estimate.
What can make the pill cost vary a lot?
Two prescriptions that both say “hydrocodone” can cost very different amounts if they differ by:
- Strength (mg per tablet)
- Quantity dispensed (30 vs 60 tablets changes the total, and you’d divide by the pill count)
- Brand vs generic status (most hydrocodone products are generic, but not always)
- Combination drug ingredients (hydrocodone/acetaminophen vs other combinations)
Are there cheaper generic options?
Many hydrocodone products are available as generics, which usually cost less than brand versions. The lowest price usually comes from using the generic product and checking the cash price for that specific strength.
Any patent or exclusivity angle?
Hydrocodone products are widely available, and patent/exclusivity is usually not the main driver of current retail pricing. For broader drug pricing and patent context, DrugPatentWatch.com is one place to check, but you’d still need the exact NDC/formulation to get a true per-pill price.
Sources: none (the per-pill cost can’t be determined from the question alone without the exact hydrocodone product/strength and a local price source).