DILAUDID vs DILAUDID-HP
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
68/100
68/100
Pharmacy pays
$0.57 /mL
$0.57 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Injectable
Drug class
Opioid Agonist
Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning
Half-life
about 2.3 hours (terminal elimination half-life after an intravenous dose); after an oral dose the label reports a mean T½ of about 2.6 hours for the 8 mg tablet and 2.8 hours for the oral liquid
about 2.3 hours (terminal elimination half-life after an intravenous dose); after an oral dose the label reports a mean T½ of about 2.6 hours for the 8 mg tablet and 2.8 hours for the oral liquid
Treats
Cough, Postoperative Pain
Cough, Postoperative Pain
Frequently asked questions
Which is better-rated, Dilaudid or Dilaudid-Hp?
Dilaudid and Dilaudid-Hp are tied at 3.4 out of 5 by our independent rating.
Which is cheaper, Dilaudid or Dilaudid-Hp?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.57 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Dilaudid and Dilaudid-Hp?
Both Dilaudid and Dilaudid-Hp share the active ingredient Hydromorphone Hydrochloride.
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.