Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 ml oral elixir cost at US hospitals
DIPHENHYDRAMINE 12.5 MG/5 ML ORAL ELIXIR · HCPCS Q0163
$0.09
lowest cash price
$1.20
national median
$16.00
highest cash price
186
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $0.09–$16.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Aug 1, 2025 ($4.05) → Sep 1, 2026 ($5.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2.10 | $3.92 | $3.92 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.38 |
| California | 46 | $2.40 | $2.55 | $2.55 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 41 | $0.22 | $3.00 | $16.00 |
| Georgia | 12 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 15 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $4.71 |
| Iowa | 21 | $0.35 | $0.60 | $3.45 |
| Kansas | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 7 | $1.27 | $1.43 | $1.79 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 6 | $4.05 | $4.05 | $14.97 |
| Michigan | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1.20 | $4.90 | $10.68 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $0.12 | $0.15 | $0.80 |
| Missouri | 12 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | $2.80 | $2.80 | $2.80 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 20 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2.10 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| New York | 20 | $0.15 | $1.16 | $9.60 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $1.20 | $2.40 | $3.40 |
| Ohio | 36 | $1.00 | $1.30 | $10.38 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 10 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $2.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $0.60 | $9.60 | $10.20 |
| South Carolina | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 7 | $0.82 | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Tennessee | 21 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $1.62 |
| Texas | 73 | $0.42 | $2.10 | $12.72 |
| Virginia | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 15 | $0.50 | $0.91 | $0.91 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.60 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $1.06 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | not published | $0.02 – $1.51 |
| CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital - Atlanta | Atlanta, TX | not published | $0.09 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview | Longview, TX | not published | $0.02 – $1.30 |
| Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center | Alamogordo, NM | not published | $0.28 – $0.28 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline | Corpus Christi, TX | not published | $0.05 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation | Texarkana, TX | not published | $0.31 – $1.30 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | not published | $0.02 – $1.51 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | not published | $0.02 – $1.51 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Kleberg | Kingsville, TX | not published | $0.06 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Beeville | Beeville, TX | not published | $0.06 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Alice | Alice, TX | not published | $0.06 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Jasper Memorial | Jasper, TX | not published | $0.09 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | not published | $0.08 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro | Winnsboro, TX | not published | $0.03 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs | Sulphur Springs, TX | not published | $0.06 – $0.06 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville | Jacksonville, TX | not published | $0.03 – $1.30 |
| CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall | Marshall, TX | not published | $0.02 – $1.30 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | not published | $0.37 – $0.37 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | not published | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $0.03 – $0.04 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $3.90 – $3.90 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $0.02 – $2.80 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $3.55 – $3.55 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | not published | $0.13 – $0.13 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $3.55 – $3.55 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | not published | $0.02 – $1.37 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $0.05 – $3.52 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | not published | $0.13 – $0.13 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $0.03 – $0.34 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | not published | $0.03 – $9.90 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $0.04 – $10.14 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | not published | $0.04 – $8.65 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $0.04 – $8.92 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $0.12 – $2.80 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | not published | $0.02 – $1.37 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | not published | $0.02 – $1.37 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | not published | $0.04 – $8.59 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |