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AHIP Drug Cost Study, 4 Takeaways
Submitted By gmccalister, Created 02/24/2022 - 10:46
- Drugs administered in hospitals were an average of $7,000 more than those purchased through specialty pharmacies.
- Drugs administered in physician offices were an average of $1,400 higher.
- Hospitals, on average, charged double the prices for the exact same drugs compared to specialty pharmacies.
- 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...