Private menopause consultation costs

Direct provider prices checked 20 October 2026. Selected examples, not a whole-market lowest-price claim. These checks are separate from the hourly medicine feeds.

Distinguish nurse and doctor appointments, standalone consultations and packages including a review. Medication and investigation costs may be separate.

The lowest listed appointment here is an online specialist nurse consultation. Other prices cover doctors or a GP package. Check the practitioner, format and appointment length before deciding which quote is relevant. A higher fee is not, by itself, evidence that the service is more appropriate for your needs.

Some clinics charge for the initial appointment and follow-up separately. Bupa’s listed package includes a follow-up and nurse telephone access, so its headline fee is not directly equivalent to a consultation-only price. Ask when any included review must be used and how further appointments are charged.

A care plan may include recommendations without including the cost of medicine, investigations or onward specialist care. Ask for a written explanation of those exclusions. Check whether issuing a private prescription carries a separate fee and how the medicine price will be confirmed. Treatment is offered only when clinically appropriate.

Ask whether a summary will be sent to your NHS GP and who remains responsible for reviews. A recommendation to another clinician is not an accepted transfer of prescribing. Budget for the provider’s own follow-up route unless the receiving service has confirmed a different arrangement.

Bring notes about the symptoms affecting you, their timing, current medicines and relevant medical history. Decide which concerns you most want to discuss. Ask about the clinician’s experience and how the appointment allows time for questions.

NHS guidance describes both hormone replacement therapy and non-hormonal approaches. The choice depends on personal circumstances. Ask the clinician to explain the benefits, risks and alternatives relevant to you, rather than beginning with a preferred product or package.

Ask for the initial consultation price, review fee, prescription charges and expected medicine costs. Clarify whether messaging between appointments is included, whether tests are proposed and why, and how repeat prescriptions are managed.

• How long is the first appointment?
• Who will handle follow-up?
• What happens if the first treatment plan needs adjustment?
• What are the costs for repeat prescriptions and reviews?
• How can records be shared with your usual GP?

Ask for a written plan describing what is being tried, when it will be reviewed and how to seek help with concerns. If you hope to continue care through the NHS, discuss that with the relevant clinicians before relying on a transfer. Do not assume a private recommendation guarantees NHS prescribing.

Start by identifying the service you need and whether you already have a referral or existing care plan. Ask your usual clinician about the relevant NHS route, then use a private quote to understand the alternative pathway rather than only its appointment speed.

Our handover guide helps identify who will order tests, interpret results and manage continuing treatment. Use the appointment preparation sheet to keep your questions and next steps together.