NHS funding
Once we know that we can offer you PGD, we can then apply to your PCT for funding.
Each referral is considered individually. Your own Strategic Health Authority (SHA) or Primary Care Trust (PCT) may have separate criteria, which has to be taken into account before they will consider funding for your treatment. For example, they may not give funding if you already have unaffected children or if the female partner is over a certain age and the chances of success are very low. It is also important to note that some PCTs might have a waiting list for funding. Most PCTs respond to a funding request within 4 months but individual PCTs will vary.
If you are not eligible for NHS funding, you may choose to pay for your own treatment.
Self funding - how much does PGD cost?
The cost of the PGD procedure is £8,000 per cycle PLUS the drug costs (£1,000-£1,200)
The cost of PGD is split into two parts:
Procedural costs
This relates to the procedural cost including the consultations, laboratory testing, egg collection, embryo transfer, scans, blood tests etc. This is a standard and complete cost for all our patients and each new cycle will cost the same. It also includes freezing of any surplus unaffected embryos AND one further treatment cycle using frozen embryos if appropriate.
Drug costs
This relates to the medication that is needed for down regulation, ovarian stimulation and embryo transfer. This will vary depending upon the needs of a couple. Factors that will affect this include:
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the age of female partner
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hormone test results
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previous response to similar medication