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IV fluid, 5% dextrose in normal saline, per 500 mL cost in Louisiana
Compare cash prices for iv fluid, 5% dextrose in normal saline, per 500 ml at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Louisiana
From 80 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $23.40 (most listed prices $5–$122).
Cheapest in Louisiana
- Natchitoches Regional Medical CenterIV fluid, 5% dextrose in normal saline, per 500 mLFacility fee only$1.60
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: CHONDR SULF A SOD/HYALURONATE
Source: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)IV fluid, 5% dextrose in normal saline, per 500 mLFacility fee only$2.20
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $2.25
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: Ochsner St. Mary price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.30
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe price file · checked Oct 2026 - Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main CampusIV fluid, 5% dextrose in normal saline, per 500 mLFacility fee only$2.39
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Slidell Memorial Hospital- East CampusIV fluid, 5% dextrose in normal saline, per 500 mLFacility fee only$2.54
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.60
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical CenterIV fluid, 5% dextrose in normal saline, per 500 mLFacility fee only$2.80
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical C price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $2.80
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.15
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: IV D5/NS 1000ML
Source: Winn Parish Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.20
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: DEXTROSE 5 % AND 0.9 % NACL IV BOLUS
Source: St. Bernard Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.60
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: IV D5/NS 1000ML
Source: Sabine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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