How Much Does Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Cost?
Hydrocodone, also known by its brand name Vicodin, is a powerful opioid prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. Due to the potential for abuse, hydrocodone is classified as a schedule II controlled substance.
When purchased on the street illegally, a single pill of hydrocodone will cost $5 to $25 on average, depending on the dosage. A bottle of hydrocodone tablets may sell for over $500.
The effects of hydrocodone typically last between four to six hours. People who are addicted to hydrocodone may find themselves taking multiple pills a day as their tolerance increases.
What Factors Contribute To The Street Price Of Hydrocodone?
The main factors that inform the street cost of hydrocodone are the location where the drug is being sold and the dosage of the pill.
Street prices of hydrocodone tablets by dosage:
- cost of 5 mg of hydrocodone on the street is $5 to $10 per pill
- price of 7.5 mg of hydrocodone on the street is $10 to $20 per tablet
- cost of 10 mg of hydrocodone on the street is around $20 to $25 per pill
In contrast, if a person currently has healthcare insurance and buys Vicodin from a pharmacy, the retail price per pill may be as low as $1.
The average cost for hydrocodone will also be influenced by where the drug is being sold. In cities such as New York City, the price may be lower because of competition between dealers.
Additional factors that contribute to the street cost of hydrocodone may include local law enforcement agencies, supply and demand, and ease of acquisition of the drug.
Treatment Programs For Opioid Addiction
Hydrocodone misuse can be dangerous and withdrawal symptoms may be severely uncomfortable. Overcoming addiction to drugs such as hydrocodone, fentanyl, Norco, and Percocet is possible with proper treatment.
Treatment services for substance use disorders involving opioids may include:
- outpatient and inpatient care
- buprenorphine or methadone maintenance
- group therapy
- detox for opiates
A treatment center will also help you or your loved one recover from addictions to other prescription drugs such as Xanax, tramadol, Lortab, and more.
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Call our helpline at Bedrock Recovery Center today for more information.
Our treatment specialists can answer any questions you have about prescription drug abuse, provide referrals for medical advice, and help you explore our treatment options.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/prescription-opioids
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/medications-counseling-related-conditions
- United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling
