Hydromorphone vs Methadone
Compare Hydromorphone and Methadone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Hydromorphone | Methadone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Opioid Agonist | Opioid Agonist |
| Used to treat | Cough, Postoperative pain | Intractable pain, Opioid-related disorders |
| Generic price | From $0.17 each, about $5.08 for 30 (2 mg tablet); other forms from $0.24 per mL (1 mg/mL solution) | From $0.16 each, about $4.85 for 30 (5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.54 per mL (10 mg/mL (Intensol)) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |