Weight Loss Injections Cost in Australia (2026)

Weight loss injections cost anywhere from about $130 to $460 a month at Australian pharmacies in 2026, depending on which medication you're prescribed and the dose you're on. None of them are PBS-subsidised for weight loss alone, so these are private prices — but the medical side can cost $0 through a bulk billed telehealth GP. Here's what each option actually costs, side by side.

Weight loss injection prices compared (2026)

Medication	Schedule	Typical monthly cost
Ozempic (semaglutide)	Weekly injection	$130–$200
Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg)	Weekly injection	$180–$320 by titration stage
Mounjaro (tirzepatide)	Weekly injection	$230–$460 by dose
Saxenda (liraglutide)	Daily injection	$350–$400
Duromine (oral alternative)	Daily capsule	$80–$150

These are indicative private prices at Australian pharmacies. Chemist Warehouse and other large discounters usually sit at the bottom of each range and independents at the top, so ring and confirm before filling a script.

Are weight loss injections covered by the PBS?

Not for weight loss. Ozempic is PBS-subsidised only for eligible type 2 diabetes patients; prescribed for weight management, every current injectable is a private script at full retail price. Our PBS status guide tracks where each medication currently stands.

What is the cheapest weight loss injection in Australia?

At starting doses, Ozempic and Wegovy are usually the cheapest injectables at roughly $130–$230 a month. Mounjaro sits higher, and Saxenda — a daily injection and the oldest of the group — is typically the most expensive. If injections are outside your budget, oral options like Duromine cost roughly $80–$150 a month; a GP can talk through whether one suits your situation.

How much does the GP consultation cost?

Through Weight Loss GP Australia, $0 — consultations are bulk billed through Medicare for eligible card holders, with prescriptions provided where clinically appropriate. Consultation fees elsewhere commonly run $60–$120 per appointment, which adds up quickly across a titration schedule with regular reviews.

Why do prices vary so much between pharmacies?

Private prescriptions have no fixed price in Australia — each pharmacy sets its own margin, and buying power matters. The same Mounjaro pen can differ by $30–$80 between a discount chain and an independent pharmacy in the same suburb. It is always worth phoning two or three pharmacies with the exact product and strength before you fill.

What each medication costs, in detail

• Mounjaro price by dose — every KwikPen strength compared
• Wegovy cost through the titration schedule
• Ozempic in Australia — access and cost
• Saxenda — cost and how it compares
• Duromine — the oral alternative

How to pay less for weight loss treatment

• Compare pharmacies on the exact product and strength. The ranges above are wide for a reason — a few phone calls routinely save $30–$80 a month.
• Don't pay for more dose than you need. Regular GP reviews keep you on the lowest effective dose, which is also the cheapest one.
• Make the medical side free. Bulk billed telehealth consultations remove the $60–$120-per-visit cost that private clinics add across a year of titration and reviews.
• Avoid grey-market shortcuts. Unregistered imports and unregulated online sellers are where the real risks live — the TGA has warned repeatedly about counterfeit weight loss injectables sold outside Australian pharmacies.

Prices shift as supply and PBS listings evolve — the per-medication guides linked above are kept updated as the market moves.