Our Services
Aclasta / Zometa / zoledronic acid infusions
Zoledronic acid infusions come in various brands, including Aclasta and Zometa. They are used for the treatment of osteoporosis, as well as the prevention and management of skeletal complications of cancers like myeloma and breast cancer.
Zoledronic acid infusions are administered in our purpose-built infusion room by experienced nurses, supervised by one of our haematologists.
Our nurses are all experienced haematology nurses, with expertise in inserting cannulas and administering treatments. If you have 'difficult veins' or have had a previous failed infusion, please let us know at the time of booking.
We provide infusions for adults 16 years and older. If your doctor has recommended an infusion, you will need a referral to one of our doctors.
Infusions are by appointment only at our rooms in Hunter Street. There is a gap fee of $80 for the service. Note: you will not be able to claim the gap fee from your insurance.
Referrals
- Your doctor can send us a referral letter through the usual channels
- They can optionally use our PDF or RTF templates
- Your doctor can fill in our online referral
- You can email a photo of your referral to us
We will process the referral and send you a confirmation SMS with a link to book your infusion. Alternatively, you can call the rooms directly to book your appointment.
Prescription
Zoledronic acid is only funded by the PBS in certain situations. Your doctor will have given you a prescription. You will need to bring the zoledronic acid with you to the appointment. Most community pharmacies can order it for you, but some may need a couple of days warning.
If you don't have a prescription, our doctors can provide one after they have had a chance to look at your referral.
Fees
We are a privately-billing practice and are unable to bulk-bill infusions.
As part of the infusion process, our doctors will provide a consultation to confirm consent and appropriateness for the infusion. This consultation qualifies for a Medicare rebate.
You will not be able to claim the gap between the fee and the Medicare rebate from your private health insurance.
The fees differ for each infusion, depending on the complexity and time taken. The fees below do not include pharmacy dispensing fees for your medication.
| Infusion Type | Fee on the Day | Medicare Rebate | Gap | Gap - Medicare Safety Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoledronic acid | $228.35 | $148.35 | $80 | $16 |
Payment Methods
Full payment is required on the day of the infusion. We accept payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Amex), debit card, cash, or Afterpay.
The Medicare Safety Net
The Medicare safety net is available to all Medicare cardholders to reduce the impact of gap fees. If you have reached your eligibility threshold for the calendar year, your gap fee will be substantially reduced.
