OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE vs ROXICODONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 11, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE	ROXICODONE
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.08 /mL	$0.08 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE	OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Vistapharm LLC	Roxane
Dosage forms	Solution, Tablet, Tablet, extended release	Tablet
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 3.5 to 4 hours	about 3.5 to 4 hours
Treats	Postoperative Pain	Postoperative Pain

oxycodone hydrochloride roxicodone

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.08 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Vistapharm LLC

Roxane

Dosage forms

Solution, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Tablet

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 3.5 to 4 hours

Treats

Postoperative Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Oxycodone Hydrochloride or Roxicodone?

Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Roxicodone are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Oxycodone Hydrochloride or Roxicodone?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.08 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 Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Roxicodone?

Both Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Roxicodone share the active ingredient Oxycodone 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.