Is Mounjaro on the PBS? (2026 Guide)

No — Mounjaro is not on the PBS in Australia as at 2026. Tirzepatide is TGA-registered for weight management, but it is not PBS-subsidised for it, so every script is private and Australians pay roughly $230–$460 a month depending on dose. Here's the full picture: why it isn't listed, what it means for your costs, and the legitimate ways to reduce what you pay overall.

The short answer at a glance

• Is Mounjaro PBS-subsidised? No — not for weight management.
• Typical private cost: roughly $230–$460/month depending on dose — see the dose-by-dose price guide.
• Any weight loss medication on the PBS? No — none are subsidised for weight management as at mid-2026.
• What can be $0: the GP consultations around treatment, bulk billed through Medicare for eligible patients.

Why isn't Mounjaro on the PBS?

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) recommends listings based on cost-effectiveness at population scale. Mounjaro has the strongest efficacy data of any registered weight loss medication — averaging around 21% body-weight loss at the top dose in the SURMOUNT trial program — but with millions of Australians potentially eligible, subsidising it at current prices would be an enormous cost to the scheme. That economic equation, not the clinical evidence, is what has kept tirzepatide off the PBS.

The situation is actively evolving — manufacturers and PBAC continue to engage, and obesity is increasingly treated in policy terms as the chronic disease clinicians already recognise it to be. But as at mid-2026, no PBS listing for tirzepatide in weight management has been confirmed.

What Mounjaro costs without a subsidy

Private pricing scales with dose: the 2.5mg starting dose sits at the bottom of the $230–$460 range, and the 12.5mg–15mg maintenance doses at the top. Because dose determines price more than anything else, the single biggest cost lever is not rushing to the maximum dose — many patients get strong results at intermediate doses. Our Mounjaro price guide tracks current pharmacy pricing dose by dose, and the complete Mounjaro Australia guide covers costs alongside eligibility and results.

Keeping treatment affordable while it stays off the PBS

• Bulk billed consultations. Assessment, prescribing and dose-review appointments can be $0 out of pocket for eligible Medicare card holders — that's the part of treatment Medicare does cover.
• Dose strategy. Price steps up with dose. A GP who reviews your response before each dose increase can save you thousands a year compared with defaulting to the top dose. Our guide to the Mounjaro maintenance dose explains how this works in practice.
• Pharmacy comparison. The same KwikPen varies in price between pharmacies — it pays to check.
• Consider the alternatives. Other medications sit at lower price points with different trade-offs — compared honestly in our all-options guide.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mounjaro and the PBS

Is Mounjaro covered by Medicare?

The medication is not covered by Medicare or the PBS for weight management. The GP consultations around it, however, can be bulk billed through Medicare for eligible patients — so your medical care can be $0 while the medicine itself is a private pharmacy cost.

How much does Mounjaro cost per month in Australia?

Roughly $230–$460 per month depending on dose and pharmacy. The starting dose sits at the bottom of that range and the maximum maintenance doses at the top — the dose-by-dose breakdown has current figures.

Will Mounjaro be added to the PBS?

There's no confirmed date or decision as at mid-2026. If a listing comes, most observers expect it to be restricted to higher-BMI patients with weight-related conditions first. We'll update this page when anything changes.

Is Wegovy on the PBS instead?

No — Wegovy is in the same position. See our Wegovy PBS guide for its specifics, or the full PBS status table for every medication side by side.

Can I get Mounjaro cheaper overseas or online without a script?

Any site offering tirzepatide without a valid Australian prescription is operating illegitimately, and imported products without TGA oversight carry real safety risks. A prescription from an Australian-registered doctor is always required.

Want a clear number for your situation? Request a bulk billed telehealth consultation — your GP will tell you exactly what your dose would cost at your pharmacy before anything is prescribed.

PBS information current as at mid-2026 and subject to change — check pbs.gov.au for the latest schedule. This article is general information, not personal medical advice; always consult your doctor about your individual situation.