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Ethosuximide Price in Australia (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending3 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest PBS approved ex-manufacturer price per capsule
A$1.27

Cheapest 250 mg capsule: ZARONTIN, A$127 for 100 capsules. Official PBS price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.90 per capsule
A$127
cheapest pack (100 capsules)
A$38.25
30 capsules (1 a day for a month)
2
listed products
PBS price
price type
What you actually pay

What a patient pays for ethosuximide in Australia

A$127
official PBS price for ZARONTIN, 100 capsules
Up to A$25.00
you pay per prescription (general patient)
A$7.70
with a concession card

Most a general patient pays per PBS prescription (A$7.70 with a concession card). If the medicine costs the pharmacy less than this, you pay the lower dispensed price.

2 products

2 different brand names across 1 strength are on the official list.

United States

has the lowest listed price per capsule for the same strength: $0.26 vs $0.90 here (different price types; see below).

Interactive

How much will Ethosuximide 250 mg capsule cost you?

capsules per day: 1 a day

Your doctor decides how many capsules you need. This is a cost estimate only, using A$1.27 per capsule.

Estimated cost
A$38.25
For a full yearA$465
Per capsule in USD$0.895
Every listed product

All 2 ethosuximide products in Australia

Ethosuximide official prices in Australia
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
ZARONTINCapsule 250 mg100 capsulesA$127A$1.27
ZarontinOral solution 250 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL1A$56.35—
Same medicine, other countries

Ethosuximide 250 mg capsule: Australia vs 3 other countries

United States$0.26
United Arab Emirates$0.29
United Kingdom$0.52
Australia (this page)$0.90
Lowest listed price per capsule (USD)
By country
CountryPrice typePer capsule (local)Per unit (USD)
United StatesNADAC pharmacy acquisition cost$0.26$0.26
United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi DoH public priceAED 1.06$0.29
United KingdomNHS Drug Tariff price£0.39$0.52

Countries publish different kinds of price (manufacturer, reimbursement or retail), so differences are partly due to what is measured. Converted at official US dollar pegs (AED, SAR) and ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026.

What this price means

How PBS prices work in Australia

Prices on this page are the approved ex-manufacturer price on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS): what the Australian Government has agreed to pay the supplier for the pack. Pharmacy mark-up and dispensing fees are added on top. Patients with a PBS prescription do not pay this price; they pay a government-capped co-payment (lower for concession card holders), and the PBS covers the rest.

Read the full guide to medicine prices in Australia.

Strengths and forms

Every strength and form of ethosuximide in Australia

Strengths and forms
Strength and formProductsCheapest packCheapest per unit
250 mg capsule1A$127A$1.27
250 mg oral liquid1A$56.35—

Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does ethosuximide cost in Australia?
Official PBS prices for ethosuximide in Australia range from A$127 to A$127 per pack across 2 listed products. The cheapest 250 mg capsule works out at A$1.27 each (about $0.90).
What kind of price is this?
It is the approved ex-manufacturer price on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS): what the Australian Government has agreed to pay the supplier for the pack. Pharmacy mark-up and dispensing fees are added on top. Patients with a PBS prescription do not pay this price; they pay a government-capped co-payment (lower for concession card holders), and the PBS covers the rest.
How much will I pay for ethosuximide at a pharmacy in Australia?
Up to A$25.00 for ZARONTIN (100 capsules). Most a general patient pays per PBS prescription (A$7.70 with a concession card). If the medicine costs the pharmacy less than this, you pay the lower dispensed price.
What is the cheapest ethosuximide 250 mg capsule in Australia?
ZARONTIN at A$127 for 100 capsules, or A$1.27 per capsule.
Is ethosuximide cheaper in other countries?
For 250 mg capsule, the lowest listed price per capsule is $0.26 in the United States, $0.29 in the UAE and $0.52 in the United Kingdom, compared with $0.90 in Australia. Each country publishes a different type of price, so treat this as a rough guide.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Schedule, 1 October 2026 (PBS API). www.pbs.gov.au/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (PBS). PBS patient co-payments from 1 January 2026: general A$25.00, concessional A$7.70 per script; Safety Net A$1,748.20 / A$277.20. pbs.gov.au/about/what-is-the-pbs/what-are-the-current-patient-fees-and. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  3. European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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