Methadone Price in Australia (2026)
Cheapest 10 mg tablet: METHADONE-AFT, A$4.93 for 20 tablets. Official PBS price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.17 per tabletWhat a patient pays for methadone in Australia
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.
4 different brand names across 3 strengths are on the official list.
How much will Methadone 10 mg tablet cost you?
All 8 methadone products in Australia
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METHADONE-AFT | Tablet containing methadone hydrochloride 10 mg | 20 tablets | A$4.93 | A$0.25 |
| Physeptone original | Tablet containing methadone hydrochloride 10 mg | 20 tablets | A$4.93 | A$0.25 |
| Physeptone | Injection containing methadone hydrochloride 10 mg in 1 mL | 5 | A$33.18 | — |
| Aspen Methadone Syrup | Oral liquid containing methadone hydrochloride 25 mg per 5 mL in 200 mL bottle, 1 mL | 200 | A$7.91 | — |
| Biodone Forte | Oral liquid containing methadone hydrochloride 25 mg per 5 mL in 200 mL bottle, 1 mL | 200 | A$7.91 | — |
| Aspen Methadone Syrup | Oral liquid containing methadone hydrochloride 25 mg per 5 mL in 1 L bottle, 1 mL | 1000 | A$33.20 | — |
| Biodone Forte | Oral liquid containing methadone hydrochloride 25 mg per 5 mL in 1 L bottle, 1 mL | 1000 | A$33.20 | — |
| METHADONE-AFT | Tablet containing methadone hydrochloride 5 mg | 20 tablets | A$3.06 | A$0.15 |
Methadone 10 mg tablet: Australia vs the United States
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.18 | $0.18 |
Countries publish different kinds of price (manufacturer, reimbursement or retail), so differences are partly due to what is measured. Converted at ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026.
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.
Every strength and form of methadone in Australia
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mg oral liquid | 4 | A$7.91 | — |
| 10 mg tablet | 2 | A$4.93 | A$0.25 |
| 10 mg injection | 1 | A$33.18 | — |
| 5 mg tablet | 1 | A$3.06 | A$0.15 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
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Sources
- 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.
- 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.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error