What does a “bottle of propofol” cost in the U.S.?
Propofol is commonly sold as multi-dose vials/emulsion bottles for anesthesia. The exact price varies a lot by:
- the specific product strength (and whether it is a vial vs. a larger container),
- the manufacturer,
- the seller (hospital pharmacy vs. retail pharmacy vs. wholesaler),
- and the negotiated rate or reimbursement system.
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug pricing and related product information; it can help you look up specific propofol listings and price references for particular products and strengths. You can start there to see current pricing for the exact propofol presentation you mean: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/drug-price?query=propofol [1]
Why does the price swing so much from one place to another?
For hospital-use drugs like propofol, “list price” often doesn’t match what a facility actually pays. Rates can differ due to contracting, purchasing agreements, and whether the propofol is obtained under a hospital supply deal versus through a retail channel. That’s why the safest way to answer “how much does a bottle cost” is to tie it to the exact NDC/product (strength and container size) and the location/channel.
Which exact propofol product do you mean?
Propofol comes in different strengths and package sizes, and those details change the cost per “bottle.” If you share any of the following, you can get a more accurate price estimate:
- the concentration (for example, 10 mg/mL vs. another strength),
- the container size (for example, 20 mL, 50 mL, etc.),
- the manufacturer or NDC number,
- and whether you want a U.S. hospital/wholesale price reference or a retail price.
If you tell me your bottle size, I can narrow it down
Reply with the strength and volume (or the NDC), and I’ll translate that into a more specific “cost per bottle” reference based on the closest matching product listing.
Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/drug-price?query=propofol