Table 1: Cost Difference Between Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin15
| Drug | AWP for 500 mg |
|---|---|
| Phenytoin (PO) | $1.38* |
| Phenytoin (IV) | $4.10† |
| Fosphenytoin | $73.36‡ |
AWP=Average Wholesale Price
*5 x 100 mg capsules
†2 X 250 mg/5 ml
vials
‡500 mg/10 ml vial
| Drug | AWP for 500 mg |
|---|---|
| Phenytoin (PO) | $1.38* |
| Phenytoin (IV) | $4.10† |
| Fosphenytoin | $73.36‡ |
AWP=Average Wholesale Price
*5 x 100 mg capsules
†2 X 250 mg/5 ml
vials
‡500 mg/10 ml vial