5-325mg · 15-count · Pain · Brand: Norco · Generic available
| Pharmacy | Cash Price | Per-30-Day Equiv. |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Cheapest | $14.02 | $14.02 |
| Walmart | $15.58 | $15.58 |
| Kroger | $16.75 | $16.75 |
| Target | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Rite Aid | $41.86 | $41.86 |
| CVS | $43.81 | $43.81 |
| Walgreens | $46.73 | $46.73 |
The generic form of Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) contains the same active ingredient and is bioequivalent to the brand. Ask your pharmacist to dispense the generic — it works the same way, typically at a fraction of the brand-name cost.
Tip: In most states, pharmacists can substitute a generic unless your prescriber writes "dispense as written" (DAW).
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (5-325mg) is sold under the brand name Norco and the generic Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen. A standard supply tracked here is 15 units at 5-325mg.
Pharmacy pricing is not regulated in the United States, so retailers set their own cash prices. Large retailers like Walmart and Costco typically offer lower prices on generics because they use prescriptions as a traffic driver. Chain pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens tend to charge more for the same medication.
Pain medications vary widely in regulatory status — some are controlled substances with stricter pharmacy pricing and refill rules. As a federally controlled substance, pharmacies may have additional refill restrictions and cannot always transfer prescriptions between states.
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen belongs to a class of medications called opioid/acetaminophen combination analgesics. This is a combination medication pairing an opioid pain reliever with acetaminophen. As a federally controlled substance (Schedule II), it's subject to stricter prescribing and pharmacy rules than non-controlled pain medications, including limits on refills, quantity, and how prescriptions can be transmitted — which is part of why it's typically dispensed in a smaller count, like the 15-count shown above, rather than a 30-day supply.
Shop around. The cheapest pharmacy tracked here (Costco at $14.02) charges meaningfully less than the most expensive option ($46.73). A quick call can save real money.
Ask for the generic. If your doctor prescribed the brand-name Norco, ask your pharmacist whether a generic is available. In most states, pharmacists can substitute a generic unless the prescriber writes "dispense as written."
Use a discount card. Services like GoodRx, SingleCare, and WellRx can sometimes negotiate prices lower than retail cash. The estimated low price for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen is around $12.62.
As a controlled substance, hydrocodone-acetaminophen does not have a manufacturer copay card program — copay assistance cards are not offered for opioid medications due to federal anti-kickback and diversion-control rules, regardless of insurance type or brand history.
Coverage depends on your specific plan and formulary. Most medications in this category are covered under standard health insurance, typically in Tier 1 or Tier 2. If your copay is higher than the cash price above, it may be cheaper to pay out of pocket — ask your pharmacist to compare. Many insurance plans and state programs apply quantity limits, prior authorization, or additional monitoring to opioid prescriptions like this one, reflecting broader efforts to track opioid dispensing — if a fill is delayed, ask your pharmacist whether one of these controlled-substance rules is the specific cause.
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How much does Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen cost without insurance?
Without insurance, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (5-325mg) ranges from $14.02 at Costco to $46.73 at Walgreens. With a discount card, the price can be as low as $12.62.
Where is the cheapest place to fill Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen?
Costco typically offers the lowest estimated cash price at $14.02 for 15 5-325mg.
Is there a generic for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen?
Yes — the generic Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen is available and bioequivalent to Norco. Ask your pharmacist to dispense the generic to save money.
What if my insurance doesn't cover Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen at all?
Ask your prescriber whether a covered therapeutic alternative in the same drug class exists, or ask your pharmacist about a formulary exception or medical-necessity appeal — some plans will cover an otherwise-excluded drug once that documentation is on file. In the meantime, the cash and discount-card pricing shown above is usually the fastest fallback.
Does a 90-day supply of Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen cost less than three 30-day fills?
Often, yes — many pharmacies and insurance plans price a 90-day fill at a lower effective per-dose cost than separate 30-day fills, and some mail-order pharmacy benefits are built specifically around 90-day supplies. Ask your pharmacist or insurer whether a 90-day option is available for this medication before assuming the count shown above is your only choice.
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