How Much Does Vicodin (Hydrocodone) Cost On The Street?

Medically Reviewed by Johnelle Smith, M.D.

Updated on July 31, 2023

Vicodin is an opioid which contains a mixture of hydrocodone and acetaminophen and which is prescribed for treating moderate to severe pain. As with other opioids, an addiction to Vicodin can be both expensive and extremely dangerous.

At Recovery Guide, our mission is to connect as many individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders to reputable treatment facilities.

To achieve this goal, we set strict guidelines for our editorial team to follow when writing about facilities and utilize behavioral healthcare experts to review medical content for accuracy.

While we receive compensation in the form of paid advertisements, these advertisements have absolutely no impact on our content due to our editorial independence policy.

Vicodin is a combination medication that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

On the street, a single pill of Vicodin will cost $5 to $25, and its effects will last between four to six hours. A bottle of 100 Vicodin pills will usually go for around $500.

It’s been estimated that a heavy opioid addiction can cost over $70,000 a year, with a large portion of that coming from buying prescription drugs on the street.

What Factors Can Affect The Street Price Of Vicodin?

The price of a Vicodin pill on the street is most heavily affected by the location of sale and also by the size of the dose contained within each pill.

Other variables that may influence the price:

  • geographic location
  • purity of the substance
  • cutting agents
  • local laws
  • government regulations on prescription drugs

Cost Of Vicodin On The Street

People battling Vicodin abuse may find themselves taking multiple pills a day as they build up a tolerance. Over time this can add up to thousands of dollars per year in costs.

How Vicodin Street Prices Compare To Pharmacy Prices

In a pharmacy with a valid prescription and health insurance, a pill of Vicodin will only cost about $1.50.

The same pill can go for over 15 times as much on the street, generally costing $5 to $25.

Get Started On The Road To Recovery

Get Confidential Help 24/7. Call Today!

(844) 994-1177

A Vicodin addiction often begins with a legal prescription and continues until a person must turn to the much more expensive alternatives available on the street.

Find Addiction Treatment Programs Today

For more helpful information about substance use disorder treatment, reach out to AddictionResource.net today.

It is never too early or too late to get started, and we are always here to help. Contact our team to find an opioid treatment program today.

This page does not provide medical advice. See more

Addiction Resource aims to provide only the most current, accurate information in regards to addiction and addiction treatment, which means we only reference the most credible sources available.

These include peer-reviewed journals, government entities and academic institutions, and leaders in addiction healthcare and advocacy. Learn more about how we safeguard our content by viewing our editorial policy.

  • Was this Helpful?
  • YesNo
Ad

Ashby, Massachusetts

Spring Hill Recovery Center

(217 reviews)

Levels of Care

Detox Residential/Inpatient

Payment Options

Insurance Accepted
View Profile
Ad

Las Vegas, NV

Desert Hope Treatment Center

(466 reviews)

Levels of Care

Detox Residential/Inpatient IOP

Payment Options

Insurance Accepted
View Profile
Ad

Delray Beach, FL

The Recovery Team

(199 reviews)

Levels of Care

Detox Residential/Inpatient

Payment Options

Insurance Accepted
View Profile

For 24/7 Treatment Help Call:

(844) 994-1177
Addiction Resource Logo