How much does Barbiturates cost? ?

[Kitty]

If someone was dealing/buying barbiturates without a prescription how much would it cost?
I am asking this because I have to do a health project it on it. I can't find the answer so I'm hoping that you will.

[Walt]

Barbiturates used to be frequently prescribed in the 50's and 60's as sleep aids. However, they are highly addictive and can easily be lethal if taken in excess. Therefore they are very rarely prescribed. I would imagine they are nearly impossible to get. You may be able to order them from another country on the internet but it is likely a scam site either taking your money and shipping you nothing or shipping you counterfeit drugs. Even if an ******** website were to ship you a controlled substance customs could seize it and you could be arrested.

Other drugs which are prescribed frequently like xanax (a tranquilizer) and hydrocodone (a painkiller) can often be obtained illegitimately when a person with a script sells them or they are stolen by some kid from his Mom. They go for $2 to $5 a pill.