How much does piflufolastat F 18 cost in the U.S.?
I can’t determine a specific price from the information provided. “Piflufolastat F 18” is a radiotracer used for PET imaging, and cost can vary widely by country, the purchasing hospital/pharmacy, imaging center contracts, insurance status, and whether you mean the per-dose drug price or the full scan (drug plus facility fees).
What drives the price—drug cost vs total scan cost?
The number people usually pay can include more than the radiotracer itself. Depending on where it’s obtained and billed, totals may reflect:
- The dose of piflufolastat F 18 prepared and shipped to the imaging site.
- Administration charges and radiopharmacy handling.
- PET scanner time and facility/professional fees.
- Insurance coverage and patient cost-sharing rules.
What should you check to get the real “cost” number?
If you’re trying to compare prices or estimate what you’ll pay, the fastest path is to ask for the exact billing line items or quote:
- The NDC/HCPCS or invoice line for “piflufolastat F 18” (drug component).
- CPT codes used for the PET study and the professional component.
- Whether the quote is “cash price for the scan” or “drug-only.”
Can insurance or patient assistance lower the out-of-pocket cost?
Yes, out-of-pocket cost depends on whether coverage is approved for your specific imaging indication, the contract your site has with payers, and your plan’s deductible/coinsurance. Without your payer and location, no reliable cost estimate is possible.
If you tell me your location and situation, I can narrow it down
Reply with:
1) Country (and city/region if in the U.S.)
2) Are you asking about the dose price or the total scan price?
3) Insurance type (or cash pay) and whether you’re the patient or buying for a facility
4) If you have it: a bill line item, CPT/HCPCS, or the quote you received
With that, I can help you interpret what “cost” likely refers to and what numbers to request.