The cost depends on the type of contraceptive item you choose as well as whether you are eligible for concessional rates.
If you are a Health Care Card holder you can get cheaper contraceptive items. To find out if you’re eligible for a Health Care Card, check here.
The costs presented below are approximate:
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| CONTRACEPTION | WITH HEALTH CARE CARD AND MEDICARE CARD | WITH MEDICARE CARD ONLY | CONSULTATION AND VISIT COST | HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? |
| Emergency contraceptive pill (‘morning after’ pill) | N/A | $0 to $50 | N/A | single use after sexual intercourse |
| Oral contraceptive pill | Around $6.40 (only if listed in PBS) | $10 to $35 | $0 to $115 per consultation | 3 months |
| Hormonal IUD (Mirena)* | Around $6.40 | Around $39.50 | $0 to $200 per consultation (at least 2 required) | 5 years |
| Copper IUD (also an emergency contraception)* | N/A | $70 to $120 | $0 to $300 per consultation (at least 2 required) | 10 years |
| Contraceptive implant/rod (Implanon) | Around $6.40 | Around $37 | $0 to around $115 per consultation (at least 2 required) | 3 years |
| Contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera) | Around $6.40 | $15 | $0 to around $115 per consultation (at least 2 required) | 3 months |
| Vaginal ring | N/A | Around $30 | $0 to around $115 per consultation (at least 2 required) | 3 weeks |
| Diaphragm | N/A | $70 to $90 | $0 to around $115 per consultation (at least 2 required) | 2 years |
| Approximate cost of contraceptive methods in the ACT | ||||
* Sedation is available upon request for IUD insertion and only available at some centres for an additional fee.
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| BARRIER METHOD | COST | CONSULTATION AND VISIT COST | HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? |
| Internal condom (female condom) | $3 to $10 each | N/A | single use |
| External condom (male condom) | $0 to $5 for multiple | N/A | single use |
| Oral/dental dam** | Around $3 each | N/A | single use |
| Approximate cost of barrier methods in the ACT | |||
** Not a method of birth control. Only protects from contracting STIs during oral, vaginal or anal sex.
Adapted from Choice: Contraception buying guides. Price as of May 2019.
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