Drug Shortage Information
Oxycodone Shortage — Finding Oxycodone and Alternatives
Oxycodone may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Oxycodone supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Oxycodone During a Shortage
- Independent pharmacies often maintain supply when chains run out
- Call ahead — pharmacies can tell you their current stock
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — updated availability from multiple pharmacies
- Mail-order pharmacies may have different supply chains
- Ask your pharmacist to check with their wholesaler for delivery ETA
Oxycodone Shortage Alternatives
- Alternative brand formulations: Roxicodone, Oxaydo
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Moderate to Severe Pain
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Oxycodone During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Oxycodone Hydrochloride using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Oxycodone is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Oxycodone Hydrochloride available.
Find Oxycodone CompoundersFAQs — Oxycodone Shortage
Is Oxycodone still available despite the shortage?
Oxycodone availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Oxycodone inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Oxycodone Hydrochloride is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Oxycodone during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Oxycodone shortage include: compounded Oxycodone Hydrochloride from a licensed pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives prescribed by your doctor, and checking smaller independent pharmacies which often have supply when chains don't. Script Unlock helps find available Oxycodone and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Oxycodone during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Oxycodone Hydrochloride using the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) when the commercial product is unavailable. FDA regulations on compounding during shortages vary by drug. Script Unlock connects you with licensed compounders.