The cost you pay for medicines on prescriptions in Aotearoa New Zealand depends on a number of factors, including:
- your immigration status (whether you're a resident or non–resident of Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia)
- your age
- if you have any health cards, eg, a Community Services Card
- if the medicine is fully subsidised, partially subsidised, or not subsidised
- the prescriber, eg, if they're a GP or nurse practitioner, public hospital specialist, private specialist or dentist in a private practice.
Read more about eligibility for subsidised healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand(external link).
Use the calculator below to find out the cost of EACH medicine on your prescription. Read more about prescription charges.
