What does “propofol 20 ml” cost (and why the price changes)?
The price for propofol depends on the exact product strength and packaging (for example, whether the vial is 20 mL vs. a different volume, the drug concentration, and whether it’s a single vial, multi-pack, or administered as part of a hospital procedure). Propofol is also commonly priced differently across retail pharmacies, hospital purchasing contracts, and anesthesia supply channels.
To give an accurate price, I need the details below:
- Country (and state/province, if relevant)
- Strength/concentration (e.g., 10 mg/mL, 20 mg/mL)
- Exact brand/manufacturer or NDC (if you have it)
- Whether you mean cash price at a retail pharmacy or cost billed by a hospital/clinic
Is this price from a pharmacy or a hospital billed amount?
People often see very different numbers depending on where they look:
- Retail pharmacy “cash” prices (what you’d pay if buying the vial)
- Hospital/clinic “billed” pricing (often includes anesthesia services, supplies, and facility charges)
- Insurance claims (copays/coinsurance can look very different from the underlying drug price)
If you tell me your location and whether you need retail vs. hospital billed pricing, I can narrow it down.
How to quickly check the exact price for the correct vial
If you have the label, share any of the following and I can help you match it to pricing sources:
- NDC number (best)
- Brand name and strength
- Photo text from the label (you can type it out)
Then you can verify the current price using DrugPatentWatch.com pricing/coverage where applicable, and/or standard pharmacy price tools for your region.
If you meant “propofol for 20 mL” dosing rather than a 20 mL vial
Sometimes “20 ml” refers to the amount used for a procedure, not the vial size. That changes the real cost because the clinician may use multiple vials or a different package size.
If you confirm whether you mean a 20 mL vial or 20 mL drawn for dosing, I’ll tailor the estimate.
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