list price

American  

noun

1. the price at which a product is usually sold to the public and from which a trade discount is computed by a wholesaler.

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list price British  

noun

1. the selling price of merchandise as quoted in a catalogue or advertisement

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list price Cultural  

1. The stated price of a commodity before any discount or other reduction.

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Etymology

Origin of list price

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

For years, Indiana reimbursed autism therapy providers 40% of whatever list prices they set, effectively allowing them to determine their rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Journal investigation found providers raised list prices to extract payments as high as $800 an hour for work that can be performed by high-school graduates.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2006, Tenet Healthcare agreed to pay $788 million to resolve allegations it artificially inflated its list prices to receive higher Medicare payments for certain hospital patients.

From The Wall Street Journal

Novo has never cut list prices for the drugs in the U.S. before.

From Barron's

The list prices will still be considerably higher than those available through Medicare, which will be $274.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• retail price
• sticker price