AHIP Drug Cost Study, 4 Takeaways

1. Drugs administered in hospitals were an average of $7,000 more than those purchased through specialty pharmacies.
2. Drugs administered in physician offices were an average of $1,400 higher.
3. Hospitals, on average, charged double the prices for the exact same drugs compared to specialty pharmacies.
4. Prices were 22% higher in physicians’ offices for the exact same drugs, on average.

Source: AHIP, "New Study: Hospitals Charge Double for Drugs - Specialty Pharmacies More Affordable," February 16, 2022
Source URL: https://www.ahip.org/news/press-releases/new-study-hospitals...

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