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Zoladex Implant (Goserelin)

goserelin 3.6 mg implant, 1 · IMPLANTATION · PBS code 1454M

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What it costs

AU$181.32 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: 1991-08-01.
  • • 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

Carcinoma of the prostate


The condition must be locally advanced (stage C); or

The condition must be metastatic (stage D); AND

Must be treated by a medical practitioner; or

Must be treated by a nurse practitioner where both of the following are occurring: (i) patient care is being shared with a medical practitioner, (ii) the prescription continues existing therapy with this medicine.

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

Endometriosis


The condition must be visually proven; AND

The treatment must be for the short-term (up to 6 months); AND

Must be treated by a medical practitioner; or

Must be treated by a nurse practitioner where both of the following are occurring: (i) patient care is being shared with a medical practitioner, (ii) the prescription continues existing therapy with this medicine.

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

Breast cancer


The condition must be hormone receptor positive; AND

Must be treated by a medical practitioner; or

Must be treated by a nurse practitioner where both of the following are occurring: (i) patient care is being shared with a medical practitioner, (ii) the prescription continues existing therapy with this medicine.

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

Anticipated premature ovarian failure


Patient must be receiving treatment with an alkylating agent for a malignancy or an autoimmune disorder that has a high risk of causing premature ovarian failure; AND

Patient must not receive more than 6 months' of treatment for this condition in a lifetime; AND

Patient must be pre-menopausal; AND

Must be treated by a medical practitioner; or

Must be treated by a nurse practitioner where both of the following are occurring: (i) patient care is being shared with a medical practitioner, (ii) the prescription continues existing therapy with this medicine.

Sponsor: AstraZeneca Pty Ltd ABN 54 009 682 311

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.