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Brevactid 1500 I.E (Human chorionic gonadotrophin)

human chorionic gonadotrophin 1500 units injection [3 vials] (&) inert substance diluent [3 x 1 mL vials], 1 pack · INJECTION · PBS code 12905F

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What it costs

AU$139.92 PBS-determined price per 1 units

Most patients pay only the standard PBS co-payment, not the full price above — up to AU$25.00 per script (general) or AU$7.70 (concession/Safety Net) in 2026. The figure above is what the PBS pays the pharmacy; the Australian Government subsidises the rest. Always confirm the current amount with your pharmacist.

  • • First listed on the PBS: 2022-03-01.
  • • Repeats: 5.
  • • PBS program: GE.
Eligibility criteria for subsidised access

The following is the government's own wording from the PBS Schedule, shown unchanged.

Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1

Anovulatory infertility

Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1

Infertility


Patient must be male; AND

The condition must be due to hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism.

Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1

Infertility


Patient must be male; AND

The condition must be associated with isolated luteinising hormone deficiency.

Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1

Combined deficiency of human growth hormone and gonadotrophins


Patient must be male; AND

Patient must be one in whom the absence of secondary sexual characteristics indicates a lag in maturation.

Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1

Hypogonadism or delayed puberty


Patient must be male; AND

Patient must be aged 16 years or older; AND

Patient must show clinical evidence of the condition; AND

The treatment must not extend beyond 6 months.

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Not medical advice. Voxsanity republishes public PBS data in plain English. PBS listing status and criteria can change; always confirm current subsidised availability with your doctor or pharmacist.

Source: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), © Commonwealth of Australia. Data used and redistributed under permission; not modified from its original wording where displayed verbatim.