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Australia Makes HRT and Contraception More Affordable
Australia's making HRT and contraception more affordable from March 2025
Publication:
Women's Health Centre
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Date:
2025
Article Summary
Australia's finally investing in women's health, allocating $573 million. Here's what you can access now.
Starting March 1, 2025
Two popular contraceptive pills (Yaz and Yasmin) are now PBS-listed. You'll pay $126.40 annually instead of $380, or just $30.80 with a concession card.
Menopausal hormone therapies (estradiol, progesterone, and combined options) are also PBS-listed. Maximum cost: $31.60 per month or $7.70 with a concession card.
From July 1, 2025
Medicare rebates will begin for menopause health assessments, making professional consultations more accessible.
From early 2026
Concession card holders will receive free pharmacist consultations for uncomplicated UTIs (you'll only pay for medication if needed).
The reality is, it's a start, though prescription birth control is completely free in the UK, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and the Philippines. But cheaper options are better than none.
A friendly reminder: I am sharing what I've learned, not advising what you should do. Always talk to your GP about what's right for your individual needs.
ACT NOW
• Book an appointment with your GP to discuss HRT options now that costs are lower
• If you're on Yaz or Yasmin, time your prescription to benefit from the PBS listing
• Review your current HRT costs and switch to PBS-listed options if appropriate
• From July onwards, ask about Medicare-rebated menopause health assessments
SAVE MONEY
• Calculate how much you'll save on your current medications
• Find your nearest women's health centre offering bulk-billed services
• Ask about nurse practitioners who can prescribe HRT and contraception
Remember: This is progress, even if it's not perfect. Access what's available now and keep striving for better.