How Much Does PCP (Angel Dust) Cost?

In 2025, a single dose of PCP will cost around $5 to $15, making it one of the more affordable illicit street drugs. PCP is known to be psychologically addictive, and people who use it quickly build up a tolerance. Since more is required to get the same effects, the costs will add up quickly.

PCP come in many forms, with each having its associated prices. It’s also known by various street names and slang.

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What Factors Can Affect The Price Of PCP?

The price of PCP stays generally stable, but will vary a bit and mostly by location and by the method of abuse. Although it is most often found in liquid and powder forms, you can also find it in a crystal, tablet, or capsule form. It is not uncommon to find both MDMA and marijuana laced with PCP.

While it was created for medicinal use, it was found ineffective and is no longer legal anywhere, thus making it more accessible in certain places than others.

Factors that affect the price of PCP include:

• Form of the Drug: Liquid PCP is generally more expensive than tablet PCP due to its longer manufacturing process and higher potency.
• Location of Sale: Prices can vary significantly based on geographic location due to factors like proximity to drug sources, regional demand, law enforcement efforts, and competition among dealers.
• Availability: Drugs that are scarce or in limited supply tend to have higher prices compared to those that are readily available.
• Supply and Demand: Similar to other markets, high demand and limited supply will drive up prices, while an oversupply or decreased demand can lead to lower prices.
• Purity and Potency: Higher purity and potency are often associated with higher prices, as these drugs are perceived as more potent or desirable.
• Manufacturing and Distribution Costs: The illicit nature of PCP production and distribution involves risks and expenses, including acquiring precursor chemicals (like piperidine), manufacturing, and transportation, which can influence the final street price.
• Law Enforcement: Increased enforcement and the risk of arrest can drive up costs for drug suppliers, leading to higher prices to compensate for the increased risk.
• Supply Chains and Criminal Networks: The influence and control exercised by criminal networks and drug supply chains can affect pricing.

No single factor determines the exact price of PCP, but rather a combination of these elements. It is important to reiterate that the possession, sale, and use of the drug carry serious health risks and legal consequences.

If you or a loved one is facing an addiction, reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for more information about recovery services.

Written by the Addiction Resource Editorial Staff