Oxycodone, Oxycodone ER, Oxycontin, Roxicodone, Oxaydo, Roxybond

Introduction

Medically reviewed by Dena Westphalen, PharmD
Written by Skyler Todd, PharmD
Updated on May 5, 2023

Oxycodone is a generic medication that’s prescribed for pain. The brand-name versions of this drug are Xtampza ER, Oxaydo, Roxicodone, Roxybond, and Oxycontin. The cost of oxycodone with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Oxycodone comes in these oral forms: capsule, tablet, solution, and ER tablet.

Read on to learn about oxycodone and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about oxycodone, including its uses, refer to this overview article.

Cost of oxycodone

Like other medications, the cost of oxycodone can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use

To find out how much oxycodone costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what you’d pay using savings coupons, read the following section.

Coupons for oxycodone

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of oxycodone. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Available app for coupons

To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.

Insurance and other considerations for oxycodone

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:

• Prior authorization. If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of oxycodone. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for oxycodone. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
• A 3-month supply. If you’re taking oxycodone long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.

If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.

If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.

Generics vs. brand names

Oxycodone is a generic medication. The brand-name versions of this drug are Oxaydo, Oxycontin, Roxicodone, Roxybond, and Xtampza ER.

* ER, or “extended release,” means the drug is slowly released into your body over a long period of time.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.) Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.

If your doctor has prescribed oxycodone but you’re interested in taking a brand name version, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.

To learn how the cost of oxycodone compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

Common questions about oxycodone and cost

Here are some common questions about oxycodone and their answers.  

Is there a cost difference between oxycodone 5-mg tablets and oxycodone/acetaminophen 5-mg/325-mg tablets?

It’s possible. There may be a cost difference between oxycodone 5-milligram (mg) tablets and oxycodone/acetaminophen 5-mg/325-mg tablets. The actual cost of your medication will depend on several factors, including which pharmacy you use and the insurance coverage you have, if you have it.

To find out how much you’ll pay for your prescription, talk with your pharmacist. And to learn more about oxycodone’s dosages and strengths, see this article.

Why are costs different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.

Makers of a brand-name drug can sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drug manufacturers can make and sell generic versions. A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.)

This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs as brand-name medications. So they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.

If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor.

What to ask about oxycodone

This article provides cost information related to oxycodone. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for oxycodone.

If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact your insurance company.

Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:

• Does the dosage form of oxycodone affect the drug’s cost?
• Will higher doses of oxycodone cost more?
• Is it more cost effective to get a 90-day supply of oxycodone?

Resources

• Oxycodone hydrochloride- oxycodone hydrochloride tablet. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/f45f04ea-5bb9-e8b6-e053-2a95a90a4d84/spl-doc
• Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm

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