What is an itemised quote, and why does it matter?
A package name tells you a total; an itemised quote tells you what you are buying. The second is what you can compare between clinics, because two packages with the same total can contain different tests, different follow-up schedules and different policies on retreatment.
- Subject
- Costs
- Topic
- What a quote should include
- Kind of question
- What is…
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
What this answer depends on
- Whether the assessment fee is separate
- Whether the medication is included
- Whether the retreatment policy is written down
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