Table 2.
Comparison of mean prices between January 1, 2019 and May 30, 2020*
| Month | 2019 | 2020 | % Increase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical exam and sterile gloves (100 units) | Jan | $0.03 | $0.07 | 144% |
| April | $0.19 | $2.67 | 1,307% | |
| May | $1.66 | $2.81 | 69% | |
| Acetaminophen (500-mg pill) | Jan | $0.002 | $0.014 | 796% |
| April | $0.002 | $0.004 | 166% | |
| Oxygen (flasks, different sizes) | April | $2.82 | $3.69 | 30.8% |
*
Values are shown only for the month in which purchases occurred in the database. Prices of individual items per unit can be found in the link shared in the Availability of Data section.