Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Street Price

Hydromorphone is a powerful opioid analgesic commonly sold on the black market. The street price for hydromorphone is determined by factors such as supply and demand and DEA enforcement.

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Street Price

Hydromorphone is also known by its brand name Dilaudid. It is a prescription opioid classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance for its medical use as a painkiller and high abuse potential.

When hydromorphone is bought on the street, its price will be far greater than when purchased at a pharmacy. Factors that contribute to the price include formulation of the drug and where it’s being sold.

The price of hydromorphone by dosage:

  • 2 mg pills of hydromorphone: around $5 to $50 on the street
  • 4 mg tablets of hydromorphone: cost anywhere from $5 to $100 per pill
  • 8 mg pills of hydromorphone: cost approximately $20 to $100
  • a single 50 ml dose of Dilaudid may range between $5 to $100

Due to the high price of hydromorphone, a person with a severe addiction to the drug may spend thousands of dollars annually to manage their addiction.

What Affects The Street Value Of Hydromorphone?

The cost of hydromorphone on the street may be affected by an array of factors. These include how the substance was obtained, drug law enforcement, geographic location of sale, and more.

Typically, hydromorphone can be obtained for a cheaper price in cities. This is primarily due to more competition between dealers which drives the price down.

Rural areas may feature higher prices due to less competition. The cost may also be elevated because it’s more difficult to procure the drug than in a metropolitan area.

Side Effects And Risks Of Dilaudid Misuse

People who misuse hydromorphone may experience severe side effects, including overdose, which can be fatal.

Hydromorphone may also cause:

  • constipation
  • sedation
  • dizziness and impaired coordination
  • slow heartbeat
  • drastic changes in blood pressure

Addiction Treatment Services For Substance Abuse

Painkillers and benzodiazepines such as Dilaudid, hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet), Valium, and other prescription medications are highly addictive substances.

Treatment options for drug addiction may include:

If you or someone you care about is currently misusing prescription drugs, help is available.

  1. National Institute of Health (NIH) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470393/
  2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/medications-counseling-related-conditions
  3. United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Hyrdromorphone-2020_1.pdf

Written by Bedrock Recovery Center Editorial Team

Published on: February 23, 2022

© 2024 Bedrock Recovery Center | All Rights Reserved

* This page does not provide medical advice.

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