Weight Loss Injection Costs in Australia (2026): Mounjaro, Ozempic & Wegovy
How much do weight loss injections cost in Australia? Mounjaro from $285/month, Ozempic $130-200/pen (private), Wegovy $269-390/month. PBS status, where to buy, and how to get a prescription.
Weight loss injections are now widely available in Australia through private prescription. Here's what they cost, where to get them, and what you need to know about PBS coverage.
How much do weight loss injections cost in Australia?
| Medication | Monthly cost (private) | PBS status | |-----------|----------------------|-----------| | Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | $285–690 | Not PBS listed | | Ozempic (semaglutide) | $130–200/pen | PBS for diabetes only ($31.60/$7.70) | | Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) | $269–390 | Not PBS subsidised | | Saxenda (liraglutide) | ~$350 | Not PBS listed |
All prices are for private prescriptions in AUD, as of April 2026.
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) prices by dose
Mounjaro is the newest and most effective weight loss injection. It targets both GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
| Dose | Monthly cost | Phase | |------|-------------|-------| | 2.5mg | $285 | Starter (weeks 1-4) | | 5mg | $425 | Escalation | | 7.5mg | $550 | Escalation | | 10mg | $550 | Maintenance | | 12.5mg | $690 | High dose | | 15mg | $690 | Maximum dose |
In December 2025, Eli Lilly reduced the Australian price of Mounjaro, bringing the starter dose down to $285 per month.
Where to buy in Australia
Retail pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Terry White, Blooms — all can dispense with a valid prescription. Availability varies due to supply constraints.
Telehealth providers: Juniper ($375/mo subscription including coaching), Pilot (men's health), InstantScripts ($89 consultation), Simple Online Doctor, LillyDirect (Eli Lilly's direct pathway for Mounjaro).
Specialist clinics: BMI Clinic (Sydney/Melbourne), Vively (CGM-based program with GLP-1 option).
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. All GLP-1 medications are Schedule 4 (prescription only) in Australia. You need a prescription from an AHPRA-registered doctor. Many telehealth providers offer online consultations where a doctor can assess you and prescribe if appropriate.
PBS vs private prescription
The PBS only covers Ozempic for type 2 diabetes. If you're prescribed Ozempic for weight loss, it's a private prescription at full price ($130-200 per pen).
Mounjaro and Wegovy are not PBS listed at all — all patients pay the full private price regardless of their condition.
Compare Australian weight loss prices on our Australia weight loss page.