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CLORFENIRAMINA MALEATO: 25.2-fold jump in median unit price
The median unit price of CLORFENIRAMINA MALEATO, code 16715, increased 25.2 times between 2025 and 2026, according to SICE data.
What was measured
The median unit price of CLORFENIRAMINA MALEATO, identified by catalog code 16715, showed a variation of 25.2 times. In 2025, the median was $ 6, while in 2026 it rose to $ 140. This measurement is based on the median of 61 lines for 2025 and 54 lines for 2026, both from the same catalog code.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 6 | mediana de 61 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 140 | mediana de 54 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 25,2× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 16715 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
CLORFENIRAMINA MALEATO is an active ingredient used in antihistamine medications. SICE (State Procurement and Contracting Information System) is the official platform for registering public purchases in Uruguay.
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 magnitude of this variation, it would be necessary to analyze whether the change in the median price is due to a change in the unit of measurement, the inclusion of higher or lower value products within the same code, or other economic factors such as inflation or exchange rates. Information on the units of measurement and technical specifications of the acquired products is essential for a complete interpretation.
Who should answer
The Ministry of Public Health and the purchasing agencies that acquired CLORFENIRAMINA MALEATO must explain the reasons behind this variation.
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