Ketamine Therapy Philadelphia

Philadelphia ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in Philadelphia cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In Philadelphia the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $425. This is $33 less than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $33 difference is that the cost of living in Pennsylvania is 1% lower than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in Philadelphia

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in Philadelphia to address various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. A 2023 KFF analysis of the US Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey reported that in Pennsylvania:

• 28.8% of adults in Pennsylvania report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 0.6 percentage points higher than the national average of 28.2%.
• 22.8% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 1.1 percentage points higher than the national average of 21.7%.
• 32.8% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 0.5 percentage points higher than the national average of 32.3%.

This data underscores the mental health challenges residents of Philadelphia face, highlighting the importance of treatments like ketamine therapy.

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling