CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT, a generic topical steroid, has a Medicare acquisition cost of $0.19 while hospitals typically charge 10-50 times this benchmark amount.
About the analyst
Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.
Clobetasol 0.05% ointment is a high-potency topical corticosteroid prescribed for inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. This generic formulation typically charges 3-5x less than brand-name versions, with Medicare reimbursement rates varying significantly between retail and specialty pharmacies.
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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.