What Are Prescription Items Worth?
4 items tagged “prescription” — sorted by value, from most to least expensive.
$20
Prescription Medication (average)
The average retail price a regular person pays out-of-pocket for a typical prescription medication in the US, often using discounts like GoodRx for common generics.
$350
Pair of Glasses
A complete pair of prescription eyeglasses with standard frames and single-vision lenses for vision correction.
$45
Inhaler
A medical inhaler, typically a prescription albuterol HFA inhaler used for quick-relief of asthma symptoms, is the most common type a regular person would purchase.
EpiPen
EpiPen is a brand-name epinephrine auto-injector device used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults and children, typically sold in a two-pack of 0.3 mg doses.
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