Palmerston North after-hours clinic costs patients over $200 per visit

Monday 19 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 3:52pm

Patients at a Palmerston North after-hours clinic are facing medical bills exceeding $200. One patient reported paying more than $300 at City Doctors when medication was included. This comes as the government announced a $164 million boost for urgent care services nationwide over the next four years.

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1. RNZMon 19 May 2025, 2:44pm

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2. 1News via RNZMon 19 May 2025, 6:42pm

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3. NZ HeraldTue 20 May 2025, 3:52pm

   Patients paying over $200 to visit after-hours clinic in Palmerston North (opens in new tab)