Supplies
Sterile water or saline, per 500 mL cost in California
Compare cash prices for sterile water or saline, per 500 ml at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 109 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $10.78 (most listed prices $2.93–$49.03).
Cheapest in California
- $0.56
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sutter Medical Center Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - $0.83
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Eden Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.46
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.67
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mills Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.67
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novato Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.67
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1.81
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sutter Roseville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Twin Cities Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.67
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Palo Verde Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.79
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mee Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sutter Solano Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.