Medication cost

Fertility medicines — such as those used for ovarian stimulation, trigger injection, and luteal support after transfer — are usually charged separately from a clinic's procedure fee, because the dose and duration differ for each patient depending on their response. This means the medicine cost cannot be fixed in advance and may change if a protocol is adjusted mid-cycle. Ask your clinic for an estimated medicine cost range based on your specific protocol, and ask your pharmacist or clinic about the brand and generic options available, since this is a prescribing decision for your treatment team, not something to change on your own. Keep all medicines as advised for storage and follow-up, and tell your clinic if a shortage or substitution occurs. Medication costs are one of the most common sources of an IVF quote turning out higher than the headline package price, so building in a contingency is sensible when planning finances.

Also known as: cost of IVF injections, fertility drug cost

Last reviewed: 9 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.