Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Hyperthyroidism, medication per year cost across Australia

Daily methimazole plus the monitoring bloodwork needed two to four times a year.

A$380–A$855national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$740
PerthA$630
DarwinA$620
GeelongA$620
CairnsA$605
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Transdermal ear gel is an option for cats that will not take tablets.
  • Add up three years of tablets before ruling out radioiodine on price.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Cairns would get roughly A$545 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young cat.

Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$455–A$1,025
Melbourne VICA$425–A$960
Canberra ACTA$420–A$940
Perth WAA$390–A$870
Brisbane QLDA$380–A$855
Darwin NTA$380–A$855
Geelong VICA$380–A$855
Gold Coast QLDA$370–A$840
Cairns QLDA$370–A$840
Townsville QLDA$370–A$830
Ballarat VICA$365–A$820
Newcastle NSWA$360–A$810
Toowoomba QLDA$360–A$810
Bendigo VICA$360–A$810
Adelaide SAA$355–A$795
Hobart TASA$350–A$785
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of hyperthyroidism, medication per year in Australia?

Nationally A$380–A$855 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover hyperthyroidism, medication per year?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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