CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT, a generic topical corticosteroid, has an acquisition cost of $0.15 while hospitals typically charge 10-50 times this amount for the same medication.
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David Park researches procedure pricing and insurance reimbursement patterns at BillRazor Research. He specializes in cost comparison across care settings and metropolitan areas. Expertise: procedure pricing, insurance reimbursement, cost comparison.
Clobetasol 0.05% ointment is a high-potency topical corticosteroid prescribed for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. As a generic medication, billing codes vary by tube size, with typical retail prices charging 8-12x the Medicare reimbursement rate.
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Data source: National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, published by CMS. HCPCS drug pricing codes from Medicare Part B Drug Average Sales Price file.
What NADAC means: The average price pharmacies pay to acquire this drug from wholesalers. Hospital charges for the same drug are typically higher due to facility fees, compounding, and administration costs.
Limitations: NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not patient out-of-pocket cost. Insurance copays, formulary tiers, and manufacturer rebates affect what patients actually pay.