Tag: Roxy

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Is OxyContin the Same as Roxy? A Pharmacological Comparison

Oct 10, 2025 •

4 min read

In 2023, the overall national opioid dispensing rate was 37.5 prescriptions per 100 persons in the United States [1.7.1]. Among the most recognized opioids are OxyContin and Roxicodone, but a key question remains for many: is OxyContin the same as Roxy?

Is Roxy the Same as Percocet? A Detailed Comparison

Oct 8, 2025 •

4 min read

While both are prescribed for pain, a key fact often misunderstood is that **Roxy** (immediate-release oxycodone) and **Percocet** are not the same drug due to their distinct compositions. Percocet includes a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen, while Roxy contains only oxycodone.