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Oxycodone (and combinations)

Strong opioid for moderate-to-severe pain

Oxycodone treats moderate-to-severe pain. It comes alone (Supeudol, OxyNeo CR) or in combination with acetaminophen (Percocet). The combination puts a ceiling on how much can be taken because of the acetaminophen.

How the pharmacy helps

Oxycodone is a narcotic. Original prescriptions required; no refills. The pharmacist will review acetaminophen totals when combination products are used.

Access framing

Available by prescription only. Oxycodone is a narcotic — original prescriptions required, no refills permitted.

Access

Available by prescription only. Oxycodone is a narcotic — original prescriptions required, no refills permitted.

Storage

Original container, out of reach of children.

Disposal

Return unused opioids to the pharmacy for disposal — no charge.

Forms and strengths

Medication entries grouped here

Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Percocet
Oxycodone/Acetaminophen
5/325mgTabletActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Oxycodone (and combinations) Questions

Percocet is Oxycodone plus acetaminophen. The acetaminophen content limits how many can be taken per day.
They are different opioids with different conversion factors. The prescriber chooses based on the patient and history.
Avoid driving when starting or after a dose change.

Have questions about this medication?

Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.

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