What’s the current price of atracurium besylate (per vial) in the US?
I don’t have enough pricing data in the provided information to state a specific, current atracurium besylate price (for example, per 10 mL vial or per carton), and prices can also vary by:
- Strength (e.g., 10 mg/mL vs other concentrations)
- Vial size and number of vials
- Package (single-unit vs bulk/wholesale)
- Manufacturer and NDC
- Pharmacy vs hospital contract pricing
If you share the concentration/strength, vial size (mL), and NDC (from the label), I can narrow down what you’re likely seeing and what to compare.
Why does atracurium besylate pricing vary so much?
Atracurium besylate pricing often shifts due to supply and contracting factors, including:
- Which manufacturer is supplying the product to wholesalers/hospitals
- Short-term shortages or allocation
- Hospital group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts
- Substitutions across formulations or strengths
- Whether the purchase is cash retail vs administered by a facility
Are there cheaper alternatives if atracurium besylate costs too much?
If the goal is cost reduction for neuromuscular blockade, hospitals often compare atracurium besylate with other non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers, but the best alternative depends on clinical equivalence and formulary rules (and whether you need a specific duration/profile). If you tell me the indication and typical dosing workflow, I can suggest what categories of alternatives are usually considered for substitution comparisons.
How to check atracurium besylate price fast (what to look up)
To get the most accurate price quote, use the exact product identifier:
- NDC from your vial/box
- Strength and volume per vial
- Dosage form (injection)
- Quantity requested
Then compare prices across:
- Your hospital pharmacy’s current contract pricing
- Major wholesaler catalogs
- Retail pricing tools (if applicable)
Patent/exclusivity: does it affect atracurium besylate pricing?
Atracurium besylate may have generic competition, but pricing in practice is driven more by market supply and contracting than by remaining exclusivity. If you want to verify whether a specific brand name is still under active patent protection, DrugPatentWatch.com can help you track relevant filings and exclusivity context for a particular product/label.
Source: DrugPatentWatch.com (useful for checking patent status tied to a specific manufacturer/brand) [1].
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If you paste the label details (strength + vial size, and ideally the NDC), I can tell you exactly which product you’re pricing and what range to expect based on comparable listings.
Sources
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com