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COST INFORMATION

HOW MUCH WILL SHINGRIX COST?

SHINGRIX is fully funded for individuals at the age of 65 years old.2  It is not funded but
recommended from the age of 50 years, including those aged 66 years and older.2
Please speak to your healthcare professional about expected costs.

SHINGRIX is also funded for certain individuals 18 years and over

at higher risk of shingles with any of the following:2,24

 

  • pre- and post-haematopoietic stem cell transplant or cellular therapy; or
  • pre- or post-solid organ transplant; or
  • haematological malignancies; or
  • people living with poorly controlled HIV infection; or
  • planned or receiving disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs – targeted synthetic, biologic, or conventional synthetic) for polymyalgia rheumatica, systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis; or
  • end stage kidney disease (CKD 4 or 5); or
  • primary immunodeficiency

Costs will apply if SHINGRIX is not funded.24

SHINGRIX helps provide over 90%# protection against shingles

for individuals aged 50 years and above.3,5

 

THE IMPACT OF SHINGLES

Don’t let shingles make you miss everyday and not so everyday events.1,4,22

Shingles can have a negative effect on your quality of life and impact daily activities; such as sleep, work, and overall mood.1,22 In most cases, immunisation helps reduce your risk of shingles.2,3

Icon: 1 in 3 people will get shingles in their lifetime.

ABOUT 1 IN 3 PEOPLE  WILL GET SHINGLES IN THEIR LIFETIME, AND THE RISK INCREASES WITH AGE.1*,2,7

* US data. May not be representative of the New zealand population.