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Is there a generic version of Roxicodone?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
A generic version of Roxicodone, known as oxycodone, is available. Both Roxicodone and oxycodone are prescription pain-relieving medications that belong to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. Oxycodone is also sold under several other brand names, including Oxecta and OxyContin.

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