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Medical Assistance Service: 57.4-fold jump in median unit price
The median unit price for catalog code 8800 (Medical Assistance Service) was measured for the variation between 2025 and 2026. The median price in 2026 was 57.4 times higher than in 2025.
What was measured
The median unit price for catalog code 8800, Medical Assistance Service, showed a 57.4-fold variation between 2025 and 2026. The median price in 2025 was $ 4,036, based on 165 lines. In 2026, the median price rose to $ 231,728, with 268 lines.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 4.036 | mediana de 165 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 231.728 | mediana de 268 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 57,4× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 8800 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
Catalog code 8800 corresponds to Medical Assistance Service in the SICE catalog. The measurement compares median prices for this code in different years.
The rule it puts in play
No regulation sets the price of an item, and an inter-annual jump may reflect inflation, exchange rates, changes in the unit of measurement, or a different product under the same code. The measurement compares medians of the same catalog code, nothing more.
What is missing to say more
To understand the variation, it would be necessary to analyze whether the change in the median price is due to inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, modifications in the unit of measurement, or if different products are being offered under the same code. It would also be useful to know the details of the procurement lines that make up each median.
Who should answer
The Ministry of Public Health, as the spending officer, should explain the reasons behind the variation in the median unit price.
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