Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does injection of a drug cost?
A therapeutic shot under the skin or into a muscle; the drug is billed separately. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
A therapeutic shot under the skin or into a muscle; the drug is billed separately.
The drug itself is billed separately.
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Questions
How much does injection of a drug cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for injection of a drug is $15 at office or clinic; $89 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is injection of a drug cheapest?
Usually at office or clinic ($15) rather than hospital outpatient ($89), about $74 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.