ACTIQ vs NUMORPHAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTIQ and NUMORPHAN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACTIQ	NUMORPHAN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$9.51 /mL	~$36.74 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FENTANYL CITRATE	OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Cephalon	Endo Pharms
Dosage forms	Lozenge	Suppository
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Pain	Pain

actiq numorphan

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$9.51 /mL

~$36.74 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FENTANYL CITRATE

OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Cephalon

Endo Pharms

Dosage forms

Lozenge

Suppository

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Actiq and Numorphan?

Actiq contains Fentanyl Citrate, while Numorphan contains Oxymorphone Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.