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Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 ml oral elixir cost at US hospitals
DIPHENHYDRAMINE 12.5 MG/5 ML ORAL ELIXIR · HCPCS Q0163
$0.60
lowest cash price
$9.60
national median
$36.98
highest cash price
9
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $0.60–$36.98 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$36.98
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center — Ashland, OHMedian cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($9.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($36.98)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $36.98 | $36.98 | $36.98 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $0.60 | $9.60 | $10.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $0.60 | $0.18 – $0.85 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $0.60 | $0.24 – $0.75 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $9.60 | $0.24 – $0.90 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $9.60 | $0.25 – $0.85 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $9.60 | $0.27 – $0.90 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $10.20 | $0.24 – $0.85 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $36.98 | $0.65 – $2.91 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $36.98 | $0.07 – $2.91 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $36.98 | $11.43 – $11.43 |