DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET
Dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets have a Medicare acquisition cost of $0.22, though hospitals typically charge 10-50 times this amount for the same generic anti-inflammatory 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.
Dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets are prescribed for inflammatory conditions, allergic reactions, and certain autoimmune disorders as a corticosteroid medication. Generic formulations typically have lower reimbursement rates compared to brand-name alternatives, affecting prior authorization requirements and formulary placement decisions.
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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.