How much does the pill cost australia?

If you’re a millennial or Gen Z Australian, it’s likely that the topic of the pill has come up at one point or another. You might have wondered about its effectiveness, accessibility and if there’s any truth to the rumors that it turns women into fire-breathing dragons (spoiler alert: not true). But one question that always gets asked is “How much does the pill cost in Australia?”

The answer to this question isn’t as straightforward as you’d hoped- after all, nothing comes easy. This article will guide you and your wallet through everything from government subsidies (cue cheering) to private clinic prices (booing commences).

First things first – how does contraceptive pill work?

Sorry for bursting through with some science but we should cover some basics before playing ‘find-the-pill’. The oral contraceptive pill contains synthetic hormones which inhibit the release an egg during ovulation. It thickens cervix mucus making it harder for sperm to enter your uterus and meet-up with an egg waiting patiently #awkward .

(Imagine us all doing high-fives right now because let’s face it -one less reason to panic)

Government-Subsidised Contraceptive Pill

Our beloved Aussie government knows contraceptives can be pretty penny for young adults so they’ve included subsidized options like birth control pills under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) keeping our savings intact.

Who qualifies?

All Australians are eligible for PBS subsidy simply by having Medicare card stored safely in their purse/wallet/handbag/satchel/bum-bag/field pouch/diaper bag/granny trolley/lunchbox cashed away somewhere safe.

Also- If these requirements aren’t met but covered medically reasons justify inequality within healthcare -You too qualify my friend!

What kind of costs am I looking at here?

Under Medicines listed under the PBS Scheme, households get a significant subsidy price. Usually we pay $40.30 for monthly supply of brand name birth control pills because … capitalism reasons? Thank goodness for government pricing, with PBS you’ll be coughing up $6.60 per filled prescription.

The angels have finally descended

The Contraceptive Pill Without A Prescription Costs?

Hold tight my friend before pledging to come off prescriptions – in Australia all oral contraception pills are dispensed with a script.

Are There Alternative Pharmacies Selling Non-Prescription?

Excuse me Miss/Mister ‘Please down my health insurance’ from across the continent- Let’s talk about contraceptives accessibility now!

Sorry to burst your bubble but there isn’t any cheap way around getting access to pill without mandatory prescription supplied by doc/medic/pharmacist as lawfully regulated in Aus. Keep calm however because private medical clinics should ease this burden……somewhat

Private Clinic Cost of The Contraceptive Pill

Another option is purchasing birth control pills through specialized private women’s clinic….. and potentially multiple times waving goodbye your arvo lattes (trying not panic)

### How does it work?

Here practitioners write patients a legal scripts lower than other methods….but samples sometimes offered on entry visit so worth askinh (can someone say:- good things/discounts come those who wait/not afraid to ask questions?!)

Prices here unfortunately aren’t set standard…this varies widely depending on just how luxurious the premises may appear or their geographical location within urban/rural neighborhoods.

Cheap fertility complexes offer significantly cheaper rates: ($1-$20) whereas affluent areas can make wallet scream ranging roughly between 125-250

These clinics could potentially cancel out costs/prior authorizations where insurance coverage creates challenges unlike public healthcare institutions….so chin up!

There you have it folks – the broad spectrum of what our prescription process can unfold all for the convenience, availability and impact on your pockets. Stay safe, stay informed but most importantly -find a plan that works best both body and budget wise- Lady Dynamite!

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