FAQ: US Drug & Medical Procedure Costs
Question: Where can I find information about the cost of prescription and over-the-counter drugs & medical procedures?
Answer:
You may find costs for medicines and medical procedures at:
- Hospital Compare, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides a general overview of hospitals' performance and cost
http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/staticpages/for-consumers/medicare-payment-and-volume.aspx - Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicareprescriptiondrugcoverage.html - Your state hospital association
http://www.aha.org/aha/colleagues/directory/index.html - Your state or territory health department
http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtml - Your state or territory Attorney General's Office
http://www.naag.org/current-attorneys-general.php - Hospitals, insurance companies, drug stores, and drug companies may list their prices on their Web sites.
- Your local public, hospital or university library may have resources to help you.
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