Preventative Migraine Vyepti Infusion

Professional Intravenous Treatment Administration at Ivanhoe Family Doctors

Ivanhoe Family Doctors provides dedicated clinical administration for prescribed preventative migraine infusions. Working in close partnership with referring general practitioners and neurologists, our clinic delivers structured intravenous administration designed for long-term management of chronic or severe adult migraines.

All infusions are administered by experienced clinical nurses under the direct oversight of our on-site general practitioners, ensuring clinical care and monitoring throughout your visit.

How to Access the Service (Referral Process)

To ensure clinical continuity and compliance, Ivanhoe Family Doctors operates as an administration centre for prescribed treatments:

  • Step 1 Referral & Prescription: Obtain a referral letter requesting the procedure and a valid prescription from your treating doctor.
  • Step 2 Direct Submission: Your doctor can email your documents directly to reception@ivanhoefamilydoctors.com.au or send them via fax to 03 8327 2284.
  • Step 3 Appointment Scheduling: Upon receiving your paperwork, our reception team will contact you directly to schedule your infusion time and discuss appointment preparation.

Procedure Billing & Costs

We maintain transparent billing for all medical procedures:

  • Clinic Procedure Fee: $337.90
  • Patient Out-of-Pocket Expense: $250.00

Note: The clinic procedure fee covers nursing administration, medical supervision, clinical equipment, and post-infusion monitoring. Medication costs are separate and depend on PBS eligibility or private prescription terms arranged by your prescriber.

Patient receiving a preventative intravenous migraine infusion supervised by a doctor at Ivanhoe Family Doctors

Clinical Procedure Overview

1. Pre-Infusion Clinical Intake

Upon arrival, our nursing team will verify your patient identification, confirm your script details, review your medical history, and check baseline vital signs (blood pressure and pulse). An IV cannula is then placed into a vein in your hand or arm.

2. Controlled Infusion Administration

The prescribed treatment solution is administered intravenously using a specialized sterile filter line over approximately 30 minutes. Patients rest comfortably in our clinical treatment space while vital signs and comfort levels are continuously monitored.

3. Post-Infusion Observation

After completion and line flushing, you will remain in the practice under clinical observation for at least 30 minutes. This observation period ensures you are feeling completely well prior to leaving the clinic.

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Vyepti Infusion FAQs
The service involves administering a doctor-prescribed preventative medication intravenously through a cannula over approximately 30 minutes. Following the procedure, patients complete a mandatory 30-minute observation period in our clinic before returning home.

Yes. A valid script and a formal referral letter requesting the procedure must be submitted by your treating doctor or specialist prior to booking an appointment.

Please allow approximately 60 to 75 minutes in total. This time frame accounts for pre-infusion checks, cannula insertion, the 30-minute infusion, and the 30-minute recovery observation period.

The fee for administering the infusion procedure at our clinic is $337.90, which results in a net out-of-pocket cost of $250.00 for the patient.

Preventative intravenous treatments for adult migraine are typically prescribed on a 12-week recurring schedule (4 times per year), depending on your treating doctor’s clinical review.

Your doctor can email your referral letter and script to reception@ivanhoefamilydoctors.com.au or send a fax to (03) 8327 2284. Our team will review the documentation and contact you to confirm your appointment.