numorphan

Frequently asked questions

What does Numorphan treat?

Numorphan (Oxymorphone Hydrochloride) may be used to treat pain, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Numorphan work?

Numorphan is a opioid agonist. Opioid agonists bind opioid receptors (mainly mu receptors) on nerves in the brain and spinal cord, dampening the release of pain-signaling chemicals so fewer pain messages reach the brain, which relieves moderate to severe pain.

How is Numorphan rated?

pharmaranks gives Numorphan a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Numorphan cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $36.74 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Numorphan?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Numorphan. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Numorphan?

Numorphan is marketed by Endo Pharms. You can see Endo Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Numorphan a brand-name or generic drug?

Numorphan is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Oxymorphone Hydrochloride.

Is Numorphan available over the counter?

No. Numorphan is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Numorphan come in?

Numorphan is currently marketed as suppository, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Numorphan?

Numorphan is classified as opioid agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Numorphan FDA-registered?

Numorphan is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA011738. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Numorphan been recalled by the FDA?

Numorphan has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Numorphan safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Numorphan a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.