A US Retrospective Claims Analysis Comparing Healthcare Costs of Patients Transitioning from Immediate-Release Oxycodone to Two Different Formulations of Extended-Release Oxycodone: Xtampza ER or OxyContin.

Purpose: Opioid therapy for managing chronic pain remains a challenge, as providers must weigh the medical benefit to the patient with the risk of adverse events. Manipulation of many extended-release (ER) opioid formulations may lead to increased serious medical outcomes or death. The economic burden of opioid use disorders due to opioid misuse and abuse may vary depending on which abuse deterrent opioid formulation is prescribed.