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as a GP.

New Zealand health tools built from the real questions patients ask — not marketing copy. Source-cited, built by a GP, free to use.

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PHARMAC Price Checker
Look up what your medicine costs — what PHARMAC pays and what you pay (usually $5).
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GP Visit Costs
How much does a GP visit cost in NZ? Enrolment, CSC, ACC — explained clearly.
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ACC Explained
NZ's no-fault accident cover — what it covers, what it doesn't, and how to claim.
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eScripts & Repeats
How NZ electronic prescriptions work and how to get repeats without a GP visit.
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NZ Cardiovascular Risk Calculator
NZ-specific CVD risk scoring using PREDICT/PREDICT-2 equations.
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NZ Immunisation Schedule
What vaccines your child needs and when — NZ National Immunisation Schedule.
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Bulk-billing GP Finder (NZ)
Find VLCA and low-cost practices near you.

💊 PHARMAC
Price Checker

Look up any subsidised medicine — see what PHARMAC pays, what the pharmacy charges, and what you pay.

Information only. Prices are from the PHARMAC Community Schedule (October 2026). Your cost at the pharmacy may differ. This is not medical advice — consult your GP or pharmacist.
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Search above to see PHARMAC subsidy and your estimated cost.

🧾 How PHARMAC pricing works

Most subsidised medicines cost you just $5.00 per prescription — that's the standard PHARMAC co-payment, regardless of the drug's actual cost. If the brand your pharmacy stocks costs more than PHARMAC's subsidy, a small surcharge may apply on top of your $5.

$5 co-pay per prescription Free under 14 years Free with Community Services Card $100 safety net — free after 20 Rx/year
Source: PHARMAC Community Schedule (CC BY 4.0) · Updated monthly · October 2026 schedule

🏥 GP Visit
Costs in NZ

How much does a GP visit cost? It depends on your age, enrolment status, and whether you have a Community Services Card.

📋 Typical GP fees (2026)

After the government subsidy, you pay the difference. Fees vary by practice.

Patient typeTypical cost
Under 14 yearsFree
14–17 years (enrolled)$0 – $13
Adult, enrolled patient$19 – $50+
Community Services Card holderUp to $19.50
VLCA practice patientUp to $19.50
Accident / injury (ACC-covered)$0 — ACC pays
Casual / not enrolled$60 – $100+
After-hours / urgent care$40 – $150+

💳 Community Services Card (CSC)

If you have a low or modest income, a CSC reduces your GP, specialist, and prescription costs. You may also qualify for the High Use Health Card (HUHC) if you make 12+ GP visits per year.

GP visits capped at $19.50 Specialist cost reductions Free prescriptions

Apply through Work and Income NZ or at your GP practice. Check eligibility at workandincome.govt.nz

💊 Prescription costs

$5 per prescription Free under 14 Free with CSC Free after 20 prescriptions/year

Use the PHARMAC Price Checker to look up specific medicine costs.

Information only. Fees vary by practice and location. Always confirm with your GP practice. This is not financial or medical advice.
Sources: Te Whatu Ora — Primary Care Subsidies · Work and Income NZ

🛡️ ACC
Explained

New Zealand's no-fault accident compensation scheme — what it covers, what it doesn't, and how to make a claim.

🛡️ What is ACC?

ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) is NZ's government-run no-fault accident insurance. If you're injured — at work, at home, playing sport, or on the road — ACC covers your treatment and can pay weekly compensation if you can't work. There is no need to prove fault or sue anyone.

✅ What ACC covers

GP visits (for your injury) Surgery & hospital Physiotherapy X-rays & scans Medications Dental injury Rehabilitation Home support 80% weekly earnings if unable to work Overseas visitors injured in NZ

❌ What ACC does NOT cover

Not coveredReason
Illness / diseaseACC covers injuries only
Gradual-onset conditionsUnless work-related (e.g. RSI)
Standalone mental healthExcept when caused by a covered injury
Intentional self-injuryExcluded by legislation
Injury outside NZOverseas accidents are not covered

📝 How to make a claim

  1. See your GP, physio, A&E, or hospital — they lodge the claim for you
  2. ACC mails you a decision (usually within 2 weeks)
  3. Your health provider bills ACC directly — you pay nothing for covered treatment
  4. If you can't work, apply for weekly compensation at my.acc.co.nz

💰 Weekly compensation

If your injury stops you working for more than one week, ACC pays 80% of your pre-injury earnings (up to ~$131,000/year cap). There's a one-week stand-down for most claims. Apply through My ACC or ask your GP to initiate the paperwork.

Information only. ACC eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Always confirm entitlements with ACC or a health professional.
Source: ACC — What ACC covers

📋 eScripts
& Repeats

How electronic prescriptions work in New Zealand — and how to get repeats without an unnecessary GP visit.

📱 How NZ eScripts work

  1. Your GP issues the prescription electronically in their practice software
  2. You get a barcode token by text, email, or printout
  3. Take the barcode to any participating pharmacy in NZ
  4. The pharmacist scans it and dispenses your medicine
  5. Pay the $5 co-payment (or nothing if exempt)

🔁 Repeat prescriptions

Your GP can issue a script with multiple repeats. Each repeat can be dispensed by the pharmacist after the appropriate interval, without a GP visit. Up to 12 months' supply can be authorised at once for stable conditions.

No GP visit needed for each repeat Up to 12 months supply S8 (controlled) drugs — paper Rx required

💻 Online prescription renewals

Many NZ GP practices offer online repeat requests for stable, long-term conditions — avoiding an in-person visit. Ask your practice if they offer:

Online repeat request portal Phone Rx renewal Patient portal messaging

A small admin fee ($5–$20) may apply for non-face-to-face prescription renewals. Check with your practice.

Information only. Rules vary by medicine type and practice. Always check with your GP or pharmacist.
Sources: NZ Ministry of Health — EPD · PHARMAC