Methadone vs Oxycodone
Compare Methadone and Oxycodone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Methadone | Oxycodone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Opioid Agonist | Opioid Agonist |
| Used to treat | Intractable pain, Opioid-related disorders | Postoperative pain |
| Generic price | From $0.16 each, about $4.85 for 30 (5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.54 per mL (10 mg/mL (Intensol)) | 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 price | No brand price listed | OxyContin: 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 savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 98% less than the brand |