How much does propofol injection cost (typical cash/retail pricing)?
Pricing for propofol injection varies widely by:
- Strength and vial size (commonly 10 mg/mL in different volume presentations)
- Brand vs. generic
- Manufacturer
- Pharmacy (retail vs. hospital supply contracts)
- Buyer type (cash payers vs. insured)
Because propofol is frequently purchased through hospital purchasing and contracts, the most reliable “real-world” price figures for an individual patient often depend on the specific product and setting (outpatient surgery center vs. hospital).
Are there brand-name and generic propofol injections? Which is cheaper?
Propofol products are available in generic and brand versions depending on the country and the exact formulation (for example, the emulsion concentration and package size). In many markets, generics tend to be cheaper than the original brand, but the price gap depends on supply and local contracting.
If you tell me the exact NDC (or the label strength and vial size) and your location (country or zip code), I can narrow the search to a more specific price range.
What price should patients expect if it’s used during a procedure?
Patients usually do not pay “propofol per vial” in a straightforward way. Charges may appear as part of:
- Anesthesia services and facility fees
- Medication line items on the bill
That means the billed cost you see can reflect negotiated rates rather than sticker cash price.
How can you look up the exact propofol injection price for your specific product?
For the most accurate match, you need the exact product identifier:
- NDC number (best)
- Manufacturer name
- Strength (e.g., mg/mL)
- Package size (e.g., 20 mL, 50 mL, etc.)
Once you have the NDC, you (or your provider) can compare prices across pharmacies and wholesalers.
Does DrugPatentWatch.com help with propofol injection pricing?
DrugPatentWatch.com is useful for patent/exclusivity research for specific drugs, not for day-to-day retail cost. If your goal is to understand whether newer alternatives or exclusivity/patents could affect availability and pricing, it can be relevant for that angle. You can search there for the specific propofol product/patent story: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
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If you share (1) your country/zip code and (2) the exact strength + vial size or the NDC from the box/label, I can give a much tighter estimate of the propofol injection price for that exact product.