HRT & Menopause Treatment in Perth
Most standard HRT is PBS subsidised in Perth. Specialist menopause consultations from $150 with a Medicare rebate of ~$77.
PBS vs private: HRT medications
Is your medication subsidised by the PBS?
| Medication | PBS status | PBS copay | Private cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Oestrogel Oestradiol gel | PBS listed | $31.60 $7.70 concession | $25–$45 /month |
Estradot Oestradiol patches | PBS listed | $31.60 $7.70 concession | $25–$40 /month |
Prometrium Progesterone (micronised) | PBS listed | $31.60 $7.70 concession | $30–$60 /month |
Testosterone cream (compounded) Testosterone | Not PBS listed | N/A | $50–$120 /month |
PBS copay rates for 2026: $31.60 general / $7.70 concession card holders. Medications not PBS listed for the indicated use require full private payment.
Good news: most HRT is PBS subsidised
Unlike weight loss medications, standard HRT (oestrogen patches, gel, and progesterone) is PBS listed in Australia. You pay just $31.60 per script ($7.70 with a concession card). The main exception is compounded testosterone for women, which is not PBS listed.