Green Round Pill: What Could It Be?

Q: Are green round pills ever fake drugs?

Yes. Counterfeit pills mimicking oxycodone and other opioids have been found in green as well as blue colors. If a green round pill was obtained outside a licensed pharmacy, treat it as potentially dangerous. Fentanyl test strips can detect fentanyl contamination.

Found a green round pill and not sure what it is? Green round tablets include some prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, and anxiety medications — and, critically, this form has been used to make counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. The only reliable way to identify a specific pill is its imprint code. Below are the most commonly encountered legitimate green round pills.

⚠ COUNTERFEIT WARNING: Green round pills mimicking prescription opioids have been found in illicit drug markets and may contain fentanyl. Any green round pill obtained outside a licensed pharmacy should be treated as potentially dangerous. Do not consume an unverified pill. For emergencies, call 911. For poison inquiries, call 1-800-222-1222.

Most Common Green Round Pills

Oxycodone 15 mg

Generic (some manufacturers)

Opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain. Schedule II controlled substance. Widely counterfeited.

Common imprint: RX 526 (Ranbaxy/Sun)

Clonazepam 1 mg

Generic / Klonopin (some manufacturers)

Benzodiazepine for seizure disorders and panic disorder. Schedule IV controlled substance.

Common imprints: TEVA 833, E 65

Lorazepam

Generic / Ativan (some manufacturers)

Benzodiazepine for anxiety and seizure disorders. Schedule IV controlled substance.

Varies by manufacturer and strength

Identify Your Green Round Pill

Enter the imprint code from your pill for an exact match — or search by shape and color to browse all options.

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How to Identify a Green Round Pill

Look carefully at both sides of the tablet for an imprint. Green round tablets are relatively uncommon among legitimate mass-market medications, which means that an unfamiliar green round pill with no known prescription source warrants particular caution.

Enter the imprint, shape, and color in PillID's identifier. If the result shows a controlled substance and you cannot verify the pill came from a licensed pharmacy, do not consume it. Counterfeit pills can appear identical to genuine medications.

For any concern about a potentially unknown or counterfeit pill, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For suspected overdose or emergency, call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a green round pill?

Green round tablets include oxycodone 15mg from some manufacturers (imprint RX 526), clonazepam 1mg from certain generics, and some lorazepam forms. The imprint is the only reliable way to identify the specific drug.

How do I identify a green round pill without an imprint?

All U.S. prescription tablets require a unique imprint. A green round pill with no imprint may be an OTC supplement — or a counterfeit drug. Do not consume any unverified pill. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Are green round pills ever fake or dangerous?

Yes. Counterfeit pills mimicking opioids have been found in green forms. Fentanyl has been detected in counterfeit pills of many colors. If a green round pill was obtained outside a licensed pharmacy, treat it as potentially dangerous and do not consume it.