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What does BOTOX® cost?
Your surgeon will pay $400 for each tiny vial of BOTOX® cosmetic. Your BOTOX® injection cost should be about $250-$500 for each area injected. Expect to pay this BOTOX® injection cost every four to six months to maintain your result.
Allergan Inc., the company that makes BOTOX®, has issued statements that the supply will be more than adequate to meet expected needs. "We can produce enough product, and we don't foresee any kind of problems with production that would interrupt supply," said Christine Cassiano, a company spokeswoman.
In addition, unlike many vaccines and other pharmaceuticals currently in short supply, BOTOX® cosmetic is both central to the manufacturer's growth strategy and a moneymaker that the company is unlikely to do anything to jeopardize. It is also fairly easy to make, and a little goes a long way. The cost of BOTOX® cosmetic is not expected to increase.
Pharmaceutical industry experts also expect that Allergan's profit strategy is more likely to focus on expanding the market than increasing the cost of BOTOX® cosmetic. "They will really make more money if they grow the market," Dr. Webster said. "And they want repeat customers."
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