Street Price Of Ultram (Tramadol)
Ultram is the brand name for tramadol, a prescription drug used to treat chronic pain. Due to its high abuse potential, Ultram is currently considered a Schedule IV controlled substance.
It is illegal to possess Ultram without a prescription, so when it’s illegally sold on the street it is far more expensive than getting it from a pharmacy.
For example, a single 50 mg pill of Ultram on the street will cost around $1. The 100 mg tablet typically sells for around $5, depending on where it’s being sold.
In contrast, a bottle of 30 pills at the pharmacy can cost between $3 and $25, depending on discounts. This translates to a street cost of over 10 times what the lowest pharmacy price is.
What Influences The Street Cost Of Ultram?
Similar to other opiates such as oxycodone (Percocet), hydrocodone (Vicodin), fentanyl, and hydromorphone, the street price of Ultram is dictated by a range of factors.
Some of the factors that affect the price of the drug include:
- dosage and strength of the tablet
- prevalence of local law enforcement
- competition between dealers
- other illicit drugs on the market
- location of the sale
People who misuse Ultram can usually buy the drug cheaper in metropolitan areas. This is due to the larger market for buyers and competition between dealers driving the cost down.
Treatment Options For Substance Abuse
If you or a loved one are seeking recovery from substance use, it’s important to seek the help of professionals to avoid potentially serious withdrawal symptoms.
Addiction treatment services at a rehab center may include:
- methadone, buprenorphine, or Suboxone maintenance
- cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- outpatient or inpatient treatment services
- support groups for prescription medication addiction
- medically supervised detox
- individual and family counseling
- aftercare services
Find A Quality Drug Rehab Center Today
For more information about prescription drug use or our residential treatment program, call the helpline at Bedrock Recovery Center.
Our team can help you get on the path to recovery or provide a referral for medical advice.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) https://archives.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/real-teens-ask-what-are-different-types-opioids
- United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling
- World Health Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/medicines/areas/quality_safety/6_1_Update.pdf
