Some Americans could pay up to $130 to get a COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer starting in 2023, but most will still get it for free.
A Pfizer executive noted that people who would get its vaccine for free would likely include those on public health insurance programs such as Medicare or Medicaid and those with private health insurance, the Associated Press reported.
The U.S. government is expected to stop buying and distributing the shots sometime next year, the AP said. The newest price reflects both commercial distribution costs and switching to single-dose vials, Pfizer executive Angela Lukin said last week, the AP reported. By comparison, annual flu shots range from $50 to $95, depending on the specific type, according to CVS Health, the AP said.