FLUOCINONIDE 0.05% GEL
FLUOCINONIDE 0.05% GEL, a generic topical medication with a $1.09 acquisition cost, typically shows significant pricing variations between acquisition costs and hospital billing rates.
About the analyst
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.
Fluocinonide 0.05% gel is a topical corticosteroid prescribed for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Generic availability typically results in lower reimbursement rates compared to brand-name alternatives, with potential billing variations based on dispensing pharmacy and insurance coverage.
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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.