Generic Endocet: An Overview
Endocet® (
oxycodone/APAP) is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain; it is not appropriate for severe pain. It contains two different pain medications:
oxycodone (a narcotic) and
acetaminophen (
Tylenol®, also known as APAP).
This medication is made by Endo Pharmaceuticals. Endocet is actually generic for
Percocet®, which is also made by Endo Pharmaceuticals.
Why Did I Get Endocet Instead of Percocet?
If your healthcare provider wrote you a prescription for Percocet, a pharmacist may substitute Endocet in most states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that these two products are equivalent. Most insurance companies require your pharmacist to dispense a generic medication if one is available. Some insurance companies may cover a brand-name product, even if a generic is available, if your healthcare provider writes, "Do not substitute" or "Brand-name medically necessary" (or something similar) on your prescription, although this is generally not the case.
There is one exception --
Percocet 2.5/325 mg tablets, which are not available in generic form. If your healthcare provider writes a prescription for this strength of Percocet, Endocet (or any other generic form of Percocet) cannot be substituted.
