Term: Ingredient Cost

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-11-28

Definition:

The total amount paid for ingredients in the prescription dispensed.

Related concepts 

• Calculating Costs/Expenditures for Pharmaceuticals

References 

• Morgan SG, Kozyrskyj A, Metge C, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Therapeutic interchange and pricing policies. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)