Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Hyperthyroidism, medication per year cost across New Zealand

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

NZ$330–NZ$740national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$595
WellingtonNZ$575
ChristchurchNZ$545
TaurangaNZ$535
HamiltonNZ$520
NelsonNZ$515
WhangareiNZ$510
DunedinNZ$505
NapierNZ$505
Palmerston NorthNZ$495
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 Whangarei would get roughly NZ$460 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about NZ$35–NZ$75/month for a young cat.

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Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$365–NZ$825
Wellington WGNNZ$355–NZ$795
Christchurch CANNZ$335–NZ$755
Tauranga BOPNZ$330–NZ$740
Hamilton WKONZ$320–NZ$725
Nelson NSNNZ$320–NZ$715
Whangarei NTLNZ$315–NZ$710
Dunedin OTANZ$310–NZ$700
Napier HKBNZ$310–NZ$700
Palmerston North MWTNZ$305–NZ$685
Rotorua BOPNZ$300–NZ$680
Invercargill STLNZ$295–NZ$665
FAQ

Questions

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

Nationally NZ$330–NZ$740 in 2026. Auckland is the most expensive city we track; Invercargill 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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