Unlike in the US, where doctors can directly advertise their services, Australian regulations set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) restrict such practices. This makes it challenging for people in Australia to find providers of psychedelic therapy and to determine the associated costs. These regulations aim to prevent undue pressure on patients to choose specific medications, but they also complicate the search for those interested in psychedelic treatments.
This often leads to patients heading to the many destinations abroad which offer psychedelic medicine as a health tourism product. To read more about a comparison of therapy abroad have a look at this article about psychedelic therapy price comparison.
However, if your only option is to look within Australia one term to look out for when searching is “medicine-enhanced therapy,” although this might include treatments like ketamine, it works as a code word in the medical community for psychedelic therapy.
If you dig deep enough you will find that currently, three companies offer legal psychedelic therapy in Australia: Monarch Mental Health Group (MMHG) and Clarion in Melbourne and Evolution MET in Sydney. As of mid-May 2024, their prices are as follows:
- Monarch Mental Health Group (MMHG):
- Psilocybin treatment: Approximately $20,000
- MDMA treatment: Approximately $30,000
- Monarch anticipates that targeted Medicare rebates will reduce the total cost, but patients should expect to be out of pocket by at least $17,000.
- Clarion Clinics
- MDMA treatment: Approximately $30,000
- Evolution MET:
- Located at Northern Beaches Hospital, a 30-minute drive from central Sydney
- Costs around $16,000, making it a more affordable option compared to Monarch.
Understanding the cost of psychedelic therapy in Australia is crucial for those considering this treatment. Despite regulatory challenges, these therapies are becoming more accessible, and awareness of the costs involved can help in planning and decision-making.
If you would like to find the cheapest, legal psychedelic therapy in Australia, contact us or join our free patient group as we negotiate as a buying group we can get lower costs due to economies of scale.