How much does it cost?
Patients must pay all costs associated with pilot services. This includes a consultation fee and any additional costs associated with the service provided, as outlined below.
Pilot costs
Consultation fees
The length of the consultation is based on the type and complexity of the treatment being provided. This will determine the consultation fee as outlined in the table below.
| Consultation | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Brief consultation | <10 minutes | $18.85 |
| Standard consultation | Between 10 to 20 minutes | $35.45 |
| Long consultation | >20 minutes | $68.10 |
Medication costs
Medications prescribed as part of the pilot will be charged as a private prescription. They are not subsidised by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and do not count towards the PBS Safety Net.
Consumables costs
Patients are responsible for covering the costs of any items used during the consultation or as part of ongoing care e.g., bandages and other retail items.
Additional investigation and diagnostics costs
Patients are responsible for the cost of all necessary testing and diagnostic services such as pathology and point-of-care testing.
Informed financial consent
Your treating pharmacist will clearly communicate all costs that may be involved in receiving treatment at the earliest point possible and throughout the consultation.
Pilot services are not subsidised, meaning your consultation and any additional costs are:
- not eligible for a rebate under Medicare
- not subsidised by the PBS.
If you wish to access health care services that are eligible for a Medicare rebate, and/or medicines that are subsidised by the PBS, please visit a GP or other medical provider.