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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | not published | $12.83 – $14.86 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | not published | $0.03 – $0.04 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | not published | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | not published | $1.27 – $1.27 |
| Adventhealth Central Texas | Killeen, TX | not published | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | not published | $0.03 – $0.04 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $3.05 – $3.05 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | not published | $0.02 – $2.80 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | not published | $0.05 – $9.53 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $0.04 – $8.70 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $0.05 – $9.14 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | not published | $0.04 – $9.74 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $13.40 – $15.51 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | not published | $0.04 – $8.36 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | not published | $0.05 – $8.86 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $0.02 – $0.04 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | not published | $0.02 – $1.37 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $0.02 – $1.37 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $0.02 – $1.37 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $0.02 – $2.80 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $0.13 – $0.13 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $0.05 – $3.52 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $0.05 – $0.13 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $0.02 – $2.80 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $0.04 – $4.29 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $0.02 – $2.80 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $0.03 – $0.31 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $0.04 – $3.37 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | not published | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| Palisades Medical Center | North Bergen, NJ | not published | $0.10 – $0.64 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $0.04 – $4.29 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $0.07 – $2.28 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $0.02 – $1.37 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $0.02 – $0.67 |