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Drug given by metered dose inhaler cost in California
Compare cash prices for drug given by metered dose inhaler at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 86 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $44.88 (most listed prices $5.75–$295).
Cheapest in California
- $4.14
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DRUG ADMINISTERED THROUGH A METERED DOSE INHALER
Source: Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoDrug given by metered dose inhalerFacility fee only$5.52
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: ALBUTEROL SULFATE HFA 90 MCG/ACTUATION AEROSOL INHALER +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $6.40
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: ALBUTEROL 90 MCG/ACTUATION HFA AEROSOL INHALER
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.40
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Albuterol Sulfate: 1 Canister In 1 Carton (76282-679-42) /
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.60
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: SALMETEROL DK 50MCG PW
Source: UCI Health - Lakewood price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7.75
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: ALBUTEROL HFA 90 PUFF
Source: Riverside Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.60
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: METERED DOSE INHALER DRUG
Source: Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8.77
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: ALBUTEROL SULFATE HFA 90 MCG/ACTUATION AEROSOL INHALER
Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11.21
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: ALBUTEROL SULFATE 108 (90 BASE) MCG/ACT IN AERS
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: FORMOTEROL 20MCG/2ML IS
Source: UCI Health - Fountain Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: FORMOTEROL 20MCG/2ML IS
Source: UCI Health - Los Alamitos price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: FORMOTEROL 20MCG/2ML IS
Source: UCI Health - Placentia Linda price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
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Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.