Why Polyclinics Charge So Much More Than Pte Clinics for H1N1 Jab?

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Dec 13, 2009

Different flu shot prices

Some clinics charge a consultation fee, raising the bill to twice the tab elsewhere

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What some clinics charge for a dose of the H1N1 vaccine (prices before GST)

Acumed Medical Group: $30

Frontier Healthcare: $30

Healthway Medical Group: $26

My Family Clinic (Alliance Healthcare Group): $28 to $32 (GST included)

Raffles Medical Group: $32 to $34

Shenton Medical Group: $30


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Most clinics waive the consultation fee for patients but others charge at least $60 for the flu shot and a doctor's consultation fee. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

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IT IS one jab, but prices vary.
Private clinics that offer the vaccine against the Influenza A (H1N1) virus have mostly stuck to charging patients between $30 and $32 for each dose.
But some clinics have added a consultation fee to the bill, raising prices to as much as $60.
A check with over 20 private clinics revealed that Healthway Medical Group offers one of the most competitive prices for the vaccine at $26 (excluding GST).
Most clinics waive the consultation fee for patients who do not need in-depth consultation.
However, at least two clinics charge at least $60, which includes a doctor's consultation fee.
Read the full story in The Sunday Times.
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