How much does propofol injection typically cost?
Propofol injection pricing varies a lot based on factors like the manufacturer, vial/size, whether you’re buying through retail vs. hospital supply contracts, and your location. With only the question “Propofol injection cost” provided, there isn’t enough detail to give a single accurate dollar figure.
If you tell me:
- the country (or zip code),
- the package size (for example, 10 mL vs 50 mL vial, or 20 mg/2 mL vs 10 mg/mL—whatever is on your label),
- and whether it’s for a retail pharmacy or a hospital/clinic,
I can narrow it to the most relevant pricing range.
What form of propofol are you paying for (vial size/concentration)?
Propofol is sold in different strengths and package formats, and that changes the per-dose/per-mL cost. The biggest price swings usually come from:
- vial volume (small “single-use” vials vs larger multi-dose containers),
- concentration,
- and whether it’s an original brand product or a generic.
If you share the exact product name or NDC (if you have it), pricing becomes much easier to pin down.
What affects price the most in hospitals vs. pharmacies?
In many settings, hospitals pay through negotiated group purchasing contracts, so the “cash price” you’d see at a retail counter can be very different from the internal acquisition cost. For procedural sedation or anesthesia, the total bill also depends on:
- how many milligrams/mL are used per case,
- waste (opened medication may be discarded depending on local practice),
- and whether clinicians bill for medication separately or as part of a bundled service.
Can DrugPatentWatch.com help with propofol cost?
DrugPatentWatch.com is mainly a patent/drug exclusivity reference site. It’s useful for tracking patents and exclusivity status (which can affect competition and pricing), but it usually won’t provide real-time per-vial cash pricing. If you want, share the brand or manufacturer you’re using and I can point to relevant patent/exclusivity info on DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Quick next step to get an accurate price
Reply with the exact:
1) country (and state/zip if US),
2) propofol strength/concentration and vial size,
3) brand vs generic (if you know it) or NDC,
4) retail vs hospital/clinic.
Then I’ll give a more specific cost estimate (and a per-mL or per-dose way to compare options).