DESMOPRESSIN AC 4 MCG/ML VIAL
DESMOPRESSIN AC 4 MCG/ML VIAL has a NADAC acquisition cost of $19.45, though hospitals typically charge significantly more than this wholesale price for the same generic medication.
About the analyst
Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.
Desmopressin acetate injection treats diabetes insipidus and certain bleeding disorders by replacing a hormone that regulates water balance and blood clotting. This generic formulation typically charges 3-5x less than brand-name versions, creating significant billing variations across different pharmacy networks.
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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.