Ozempic in Australia typically costs between private and PBS-subsidized prices, with most people paying around private script amounts unless they qualify for PBS subsidies. Direct answer
- PBS (subsidized) price: about AUD 31.60 per prescription for eligible patients (concession or standard PBS pricing may apply depending on eligibility and concession status).
- Private prescription price: generally around AUD 130–200 per month for a 1.5 mL pen, depending on the pharmacy and whether a concession applies, with typical ranges reported by Australian outlets and clinics.
- Concession card holders or certain eligibility scenarios can reduce out-of-pocket costs under PBS, sometimes to single-digit dollars, but this depends on card status and authority approvals.
Key context and caveats
- Availability has been affected by supply issues, but recent updates indicate supply returning to normal for PBS-approved indications; private supply remains more variable, and off-label use (e.g., for weight loss without diabetes) generally isn’t PBS-subsidized.
- Wegovy (a higher-dose semaglutide) and other formulations have separate pricing and potential PBS pathways in the future, but current weight-loss use of Ozempic is typically not subsidized under PBS.
If you’d like, I can look up the latest PBS eligibility criteria and current private pricing for your specific location in Australia, including any concession entitlements and typical pharmacy differences.
