HRT Cost in Australia (2026): PBS, Private & Medicare Coverage
How much does HRT cost in Australia? Specialist consultations $150-450. PBS-listed medications from $7.70 concession. Medicare rebates, private options, and what's covered.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in Australia benefits from PBS subsidies for most standard medications, making it more affordable than in some countries. Here's what you'll pay.
HRT costs in Australia
| Treatment | Private cost | PBS/Medicare | |-----------|-------------|-------------| | Specialist consultation | $150–450 | Medicare rebate ~$88 with GP referral | | Follow-up consultation | $100–300 | Medicare rebate applies | | Oestrogen patches (Estradot/Climara) | $25–45/month | PBS listed ($7.70 concession) | | Oestrogen gel (Sandrena) | $30–50/month | PBS listed for some formulations | | Progesterone (Prometrium) | $30–60/month | PBS listed | | Testosterone cream (compounded) | $50–120/month | Not PBS listed | | Hormone blood panel | $80–200 | Medicare rebate if GP-referred |
What's covered by Medicare and PBS?
Medicare: Specialist consultations attract a rebate (~$88 for a first visit). You'll pay the gap between the specialist's fee and the rebate. GP consultations about menopause may be bulk-billed.
PBS: Most standard HRT medications are PBS listed:
- General patients: $31.60 per script
- Concession holders: $7.70 per script
- Safety Net: Once you reach the annual threshold ($1,563.50 general / $262.80 concession in 2026), PBS medicines are cheaper or free for the rest of the year
Not covered: Compounded testosterone cream is not PBS listed and costs $50-120/month from a compounding pharmacy. Bio-identical hormone preparations from compounding pharmacies are generally not PBS subsidised.
Finding a menopause specialist
Australasian Menopause Society (AMS): Maintains a directory of doctors with menopause expertise. Find a practitioner.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health: Melbourne-based specialist clinic with national telehealth. Highly regarded for menopause care.
Telehealth options: Kin Fertility (part of Eucalyptus) and Youly offer online menopause consultations with HRT prescribing.
Compare Australian HRT prices on our Australia HRT page.