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Hydromorphone vs Oxycodone

Compare Hydromorphone and Oxycodone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

HydromorphoneOxycodone
Drug classOpioid AgonistOpioid Agonist
Used to treatCough, Postoperative painPostoperative pain
Generic priceFrom $0.17 each, about $5.08 for 30 (2 mg tablet); other forms from $0.24 per mL (1 mg/mL solution)From $0.088 each, about $2.65 for 30 (5 mg tablet ((ir))); other forms from $0.074 per mL (5 mg/5 mL solution)
Brand priceNo brand price listedOxyContin: from $5.87 each, about $176 for 30 (10 mg tablet (ER)). Roxicodone: from $5.47 each, about $164 for 30 (15 mg tablet)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs about 98% less than the brand