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Is There Any Medication Similar To Oxycontin 40mg?

I was wondering if there is a drug that would be the same as oxycontin 40mg . Because I ve been taking it for 5-6yrs now I had to change because of insurance change and it costs me $280. now instead of 25.00. I ve asked my Doctor but i m hating thewait
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
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OxyContin is a controlled release formulation of oxycodone. Xtampza is also a controlled release formulation of oxycodone. 36mg of Xtampza is equivalent to 40mg of OxyContin.
You can discuss the above option with your physician and enquire about the availability and cost.
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Is There Any Medication Similar To Oxycontin 40mg?

OxyContin is a controlled release formulation of oxycodone. Xtampza is also a controlled release formulation of oxycodone. 36mg of Xtampza is equivalent to 40mg of OxyContin. You can discuss the above option with your physician and enquire about the availability and cost. I hope the above information helps you. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic. Have a wonderful day.