See the DrugPatentWatch profile for oxycodone
What is the street price of oxycodone (and why it varies so much)?
“Street price” for oxycodone isn’t one fixed number. It changes based on the exact product (immediate-release tablets vs extended-release), strength (for example 5 mg, 10 mg, 30 mg), tablet brand, location, purity, and how the seller sources it. In many places, oxycodone is sold as either diverted prescription pills (often still stamped with manufacturer identifiers) or counterfeit/repurposed pills, which can carry very different pricing and risk.
Because pricing is highly location- and supply-dependent, the only accurate way to quote a “street price” is with local, time-specific data (which isn’t provided here).
How much does oxycodone cost compared with legal pharmacy prices?
Street price often differs from (and sometimes undercuts) pharmacy pricing, but pharmacy prices depend on insurance coverage and the specific formulation. If you meant a legal “cash price” instead of an illegal street price, tell me your country and whether you want:
- the cost of a specific tablet strength (e.g., 10 mg IR), or
- a typical cash price range using pharmacy discount programs.
What strength and formulation are you asking about (IR vs ER)?
If you’re trying to estimate cost, the key detail is the formulation:
- Immediate-release (IR) tablets
- Extended-release (ER) formulations
Prices can differ widely between IR and ER, and between different strengths (e.g., 5 mg vs 80 mg).
If you’re asking for safety: why “street price” matters for risk
Purchasing oxycodone outside a regulated pharmacy can mean unpredictable potency, contamination, or counterfeit pills. That raises overdose risk, especially if the pills contain different amounts than advertised or are combined with other depressants.
Quick clarifying question
What location are you in (country/state or city), and which oxycodone are you referring to (strength in mg and whether it’s immediate-release or extended-release)?