Opioid analgesic (narcotic)

Oxycodone (OxyContin)

Oxycodone hydrochloride · オキシコンチン · オキノーム

Oxycodone is a medical narcotic in Japan, prescribed mainly for cancer pain by doctors with a narcotics license. Travelers must obtain an import permit from the Narcotics Control Department before arrival; the application takes 2–3 weeks and requires a doctor's letter. Percocet and other oxycodone combinations fall under the same rule.

At a glance
Prescription status
Prescription only
Over the counter
Not sold OTC
Bringing it into Japan
⚠ Permit required (narcotic)
Names abroad
OxyContin

Over the counter

Prescription only, by doctors licensed to prescribe narcotics.

Prescription products in Japan

24 products

Products on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.

Brand namesオキシコンチン · オキノーム
Generic8 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥46.5 – ¥799.1
Official NHI drug price. Patients with Japanese insurance pay 10–30%; visitors without it pay the full price plus consultation fees.

Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.

All listed products (24) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
オキシコンチンTR錠10mgOral · ¥233.6/tablet
オキシコンチンTR錠20mgOral · ¥433.7/tablet
オキシコンチンTR錠40mgOral · ¥799.1/tablet
オキシコンチンTR錠5mgOral · ¥121.4/tablet
オキノーム散10mgOral · ¥220.7/packet
オキノーム散2.5mgOral · ¥53.8/packet
オキノーム散20mgOral · ¥457.5/packet
オキノーム散5mgOral · ¥111.2/packet
オキシコドン内服液10mg「日本臓器」 5mL · GenericOral · ¥290.1/packet
オキシコドン内服液2.5mg「日本臓器」 2.5mL · GenericOral · ¥87/packet
オキシコドン内服液20mg「日本臓器」 5mL · GenericOral · ¥541.7/packet
オキシコドン内服液5mg「日本臓器」 2.5mL · GenericOral · ¥152.2/packet
オキシコドン徐放カプセル10mg「テルモ」Oral · ¥233.6/capsule
オキシコドン徐放カプセル20mg「テルモ」Oral · ¥433.7/capsule
オキシコドン徐放カプセル40mg「テルモ」Oral · ¥799.1/capsule
オキシコドン徐放カプセル5mg「テルモ」Oral · ¥121.4/capsule
オキシコドン徐放錠10mgNX「第一三共」Oral · ¥233.6/tablet
オキシコドン徐放錠20mgNX「第一三共」Oral · ¥433.7/tablet
オキシコドン徐放錠40mgNX「第一三共」Oral · ¥799.1/tablet
オキシコドン徐放錠5mgNX「第一三共」Oral · ¥121.4/tablet
オキシコドン錠10mgNX「第一三共」 · GenericOral · ¥154/tablet
オキシコドン錠2.5mgNX「第一三共」 · GenericOral · ¥46.5/tablet
オキシコドン錠20mgNX「第一三共」 · GenericOral · ¥300.9/tablet
オキシコドン錠5mgNX「第一三共」 · GenericOral · ¥84.7/tablet

Bringing it into Japan

Classified as a narcotic in Japan. You must obtain an import permit from the Narcotics Control Department before you arrive; without it, it will be confiscated and you may be prosecuted.

Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan

How to apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (article)

Getting it prescribed in Japan

Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.

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Names abroad

USOxyContin, Percocet, Roxicodone
UKOxyContin, OxyNorm, Longtec
Korea옥시콘틴
China奥施康定
Taiwan奧施康定

Sources

  1. Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
  2. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
  3. Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan ncd.mhlw.go.jp

This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.