Methylene blue (antidote) 5 mg/ml intravenous solution cost at US hospitals
METHYLENE BLUE (ANTIDOTE) 5 MG/ML INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION · HCPCS Q9968
$46.38
lowest cash price
$1,069.32
national median
$7,714.93
highest cash price
568
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $46.38–$7,714.93 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$7,714.93
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center — Santa Fe, NMMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,069.32) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,462.92)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $1,147.90 | $1,408.39 | $1,818.94 |
| Arizona | 6 | $486.63 | $1,163.19 | $4,345.16 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $437.23 | $723.68 | $923.03 |
| California | 78 | $231.72 | $1,972.50 | $5,446.00 |
| Colorado | 13 | $747.74 | $747.74 | $747.74 |
| Florida | 76 | $126.27 | $1,236.30 | $4,156.45 |
| Georgia | 24 | $58.36 | $58.36 | $4,130.48 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,002.44 | $1,002.44 | $2,844.96 |
| Illinois | 28 | $49.60 | $167.22 | $4,881.05 |
| Indiana | 23 | $51.15 | $1,689.24 | $3,653.00 |
| Iowa | 25 | $234.55 | $620.55 | $2,353.45 |
| Kansas | 6 | $990.30 | $2,434.56 | $2,434.56 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $1,133.05 | $1,855.11 | $3,653.00 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $2,915.70 | $2,915.70 | $2,915.70 |
| Maine | 7 | $718.52 | $1,056.33 | $5,287.68 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 14 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $66.01 | $1,599.73 | $1,978.79 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $582.97 | $788.45 | $2,331.88 |
| Missouri | 18 | $495.15 | $708.45 | $990.30 |
| Montana | 2 | $608.14 | $608.14 | $837.70 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $88.38 | $2,017.24 | $4,082.51 |
| Nevada | 3 | $291.44 | $694.95 | $769.53 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,919.46 | $4,919.46 | $4,919.46 |
| New Jersey | 12 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,624.12 | $1,624.12 | $7,714.93 |
| New York | 9 | $46.38 | $57.08 | $687.41 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $526.28 | $2,177.70 | $2,177.70 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $177.89 | $1,137.53 | $2,924.48 |
| Ohio | 63 | $337.97 | $956.34 | $4,261.26 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $344.73 | $590.56 | $1,757.93 |
| Oregon | 12 | $336.75 | $1,371.56 | $3,224.28 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $124.80 | $424.00 | $4,519.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,947.79 | $2,179.83 | $4,520.75 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $286.71 | $367.03 | $2,414.24 |
| Tennessee | 24 | $52.19 | $1,241.39 | $1,967.11 |
| Texas | 106 | $143.62 | $825.86 | $4,002.90 |
| Virginia | 36 | $66.61 | $1,504.79 | $2,461.10 |
| Washington | 24 | $48.04 | $802.91 | $1,765.48 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $124.03 | $235.65 | $349.74 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $64.10 | $66.52 | $363.46 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $46.38 | $4.58 – $24.30 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $46.38 | $4.58 – $21.13 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $46.38 | $4.58 – $24.30 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $48.04 | $10.08 – $33.00 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $49.60 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $49.60 | not published |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $49.60 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $49.60 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $51.15 | $0.24 – $33.60 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $51.15 | $0.24 – $33.60 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands | Sparta, TN | $52.19 | $7.38 – $16.23 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas River Park | McMinnville, TN | $52.19 | $7.38 – $10.31 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | $52.19 | $7.38 – $25.27 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $53.50 | $11.40 – $87.09 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $55.08 | $11.40 – $88.12 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $55.76 | $11.40 – $89.21 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $56.77 | $11.40 – $90.82 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $57.08 | $4.58 – $21.13 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $58.36 | not published |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $58.36 | not published |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $58.36 | not published |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $58.36 | not published |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $58.36 | not published |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $58.36 | not published |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $58.36 | not published |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $58.36 | not published |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $59.18 | $11.40 – $94.68 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $60.69 | $11.40 – $109.23 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $62.94 | $9.81 – $28.13 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $64.10 | $4.50 – $8.90 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $64.71 | $4.50 – $8.90 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $65.77 | $4.50 – $8.90 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $66.01 | $8.24 – $74.26 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $66.52 | $4.50 – $8.90 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $66.61 | $1.83 – $9.60 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $66.61 | $1.83 – $9.60 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $66.61 | $1.83 – $9.60 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $66.61 | $1.83 – $9.60 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $66.61 | $1.83 – $9.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $67.11 | $9.81 – $22.07 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $68.60 | $4.50 – $8.90 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $70.23 | $4.50 – $8.90 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $83.92 | $10.00 – $10.00 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $88.38 | $1.29 – $5.55 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $96.06 | $1.23 – $5.55 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $113.35 | $1.23 – $5.55 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $117.20 | $1.13 – $5.55 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $124.03 | not published |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $124.80 | $5.35 – $166.40 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $126.27 | $4.52 – $9.80 |