PBS Seroquel Cost – Your Simple 2025 Guide

If you’ve been prescribed Seroquel (quetiapine) and wonder what the price will be on your pharmacy receipt, you’re in the right place. The PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) subsidises most mental‑health meds, but the exact amount you pay depends on a few easy factors – your concession status, the tablet strength, and how many tablets you get at once.

Understanding PBS Seroquel Pricing

The PBS lists a standard price for each Seroquel pack. In 2025 a typical 30‑day supply of 100 mg tablets costs about AU$25 for people without any concession cards. If you have a Medicare or pensioner concession card, the co‑payment drops to around $6.50 per prescription.

These numbers are set by the government and apply to any pharmacy that claims the PBS benefit. The price you see on the shelf may be higher because some pharmacies add a small service fee for dispensing, but the bulk of the cost is covered if the doctor writes a PBS‑eligible script.

Ways to Reduce Your Seroquel Expenses

First, ask your doctor whether a generic version (quetiapine) can be prescribed instead of the brand name. Generics have the same active ingredient and are automatically covered by the PBS at the same price.

Second, check if you qualify for the PBS Safety Net. Once you spend about $500 on PBS medicines in a calendar year, any further prescriptions become free or heavily reduced.

Third, choose a pharmacy that offers bulk‑dispensing discounts. Some large chains give an extra $2‑$3 off each script when you pick up multiple months at once – just make sure the quantity is within the PBS limit (usually 30 days).

If you travel between states or use an online pharmacy, verify that they are accredited to claim the PBS benefit. A quick call to their customer service line can confirm this and save you a surprise charge.

Finally, keep your prescription up to date. The PBS only subsidises medicines with a current doctor’s authority, so an expired script means you’ll pay full price until it’s renewed.

To sum up, the typical out‑of‑pocket cost for Seroquel under the PBS is $25 for standard patients and $6.50 for concession holders per 30‑day pack. Use generics, claim your safety net, and shop at a PBS‑approved pharmacy to keep that number low.

Got more questions about your medication bill? Grab a copy of the latest PBS schedule from the government website or ask your pharmacist – they’re happy to walk you through the numbers step by step.