[2026 update] Comparing prices across jurisdictions without misleading yourself

On the subject in the title: Comparing prices across jurisdictions without misleading yourself Working notes rather than a conclusion.

Documenting an access outcome, dated, because everything in this category expires.

As of June 2026, in my region, the position is as described below. I have linked the primary source rather than a summary of it, because the summaries are consistently a year behind.

If anyone can confirm or contradict this for their own region, please date your answer. An undated claim in this category is worse than no claim.

Coming back to the opening post, because the follow-up matters more than the original answer.

International pricing: the same compound costs very different amounts in different countries because healthcare systems and regulatory frameworks differ. Generally, US prices are higher than other developed nations.

For anyone arriving from a search: the marked solution above is the direct answer, and the replies underneath it add the caveats that make it safe to use.