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OxyContin

Oxycodone ER

Generic availablePainby Purdue
$185.00
avg cost per claim
-32.4% year-over-year
$345.0M
Medicare Spending
1,860,000
Total Claims
224,000
Beneficiaries
$1,540.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why OxyContin Costs $185.00 Per Claim

OxyContin (Oxycodone ER) is used to treat pain. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $345.0M on this drug, covering 224,000 beneficiaries across 1,860,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Oxycodone ER or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Spending on OxyContin decreased by 32.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$185.00
Avg annual cost per patient$1,540.00
Total Medicare spending$345.0M
Total claims1,860,000
Beneficiaries224,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
OxyContin
Generic Name
Oxycodone ER
Active Ingredient
Oxycodone ER
Manufacturer
Purdue
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Pain
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

OxyContin (Oxycodone ER) costs an average of $185.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $1,540.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of OxyContin (Oxycodone ER) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Oxycodone ER.

Medicare Part D spent $345.0M on OxyContin, covering 224,000 beneficiaries across 1,860,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Oxycodone ER, which is typically much cheaper. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

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Sources: CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard, FDA Orange Book
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Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.