HRT Prices Australia 2026
Compare private menopause consultation costs in Australia. Medicare and PBS context included. All prices in AUD.
How much does HRT cost in Australia in 2026?
Treatment costs
Initial menopause consultation
$250
$150 – $450
First appointment with a menopause specialist or gynaecologist to assess symptoms, review medical history and discuss hormone replacement therapy options.
Specialist. Medicare rebate may apply with GP referral.
Follow-up consultation
$180
$100 – $300
Review appointment to assess HRT effectiveness, adjust doses, monitor blood pressure and address any side effects or concerns.
Typically every 3–6 months.
Prescription medicines
Varies
PBS or private pharmacy cost
Medicine choice, formulation and dose are clinical decisions made by an AHPRA-registered prescriber after assessment.
Ask your prescriber and pharmacist which items are PBS-listed for your circumstances.
Blood tests (hormone panel)
$120
$80 – $200
Blood tests measuring hormone and thyroid markers to assess menopausal status and guide clinical review.
Medicare rebate may apply if GP-referred.
Providers
Australasian Menopause Society directory
Specialist directory
Nationwide referral listing
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How is HRT funded in Australia?
PBS
Some menopause medicines are PBS listed when prescribed for eligible circumstances. Confirm the PBS item and private alternative price with your prescriber and pharmacist.
Medicare
GP consultations about menopause may be bulk-billed. Specialist menopause consultations attract a Medicare rebate (~$77) but most charge $150–450 with a gap of $73–373.
Private health insurance
Private health insurance extras cover may partially cover specialist consultations. Medications are not covered by PHI — PBS or private script only.
When paying privately for HRT makes sense
You need a menopause specialist, not just a GP
GPs can prescribe standard HRT, but complex symptoms, contraindications or dose-adjustment questions may benefit from a specialist. Wait times for public menopause clinics can exceed 6 months.
Your case is complex
A specialist may be more suitable where symptoms, history, contraindications or prior treatment response make prescribing less straightforward.
You want telehealth convenience
Providers like Youly and Kin Fertility offer online menopause consultations with HRT prescribing from $99.
What to check before booking
- ✓Ask your GP first — standard HRT is PBS subsidised via GP prescription
- ✓Check if the specialist bulk-bills (some menopause clinics do)
- ✓Ask the prescriber and pharmacist whether your prescription is PBS-listed for your circumstances
- ✓AHPRA registration of the prescribing practitioner
Sources & further reading
- TGA — Therapeutic Goods Administration — Regulation of HRT products in Australia
- PBS Schedule — Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme — PBS listing and copayment rates for HRT medications
- Australasian Menopause Society — Clinical guidelines on menopause management and HRT prescribing
- RACGP — Menopause Guidelines — GP guidelines for managing menopause and prescribing HRT
Prescription treatments require a valid Australian prescription from an AHPRA-registered practitioner. This site does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any treatment.