If you are looking for the HPV vaccine cost in Edinburgh, here is the simple answer: at Edinburgh Vaccination Clinic (Bruntsfield Pharmacy), Gardasil 9 costs £165 per dose, and a full 3-dose private course costs £495. This page sets out exactly what is included, who the vaccine is for, and what your private appointment covers.
If you would like to access HPV vaccination privately, we can assess your suitability and plan your full course in one place. Our pricing is fixed and clear so you know what you are paying for before you book.
HPV vaccine at a glance
- Vaccine: Gardasil 9
- Cost: £165 per dose
- Full course: £495 for 3 doses
- Schedule: Day 0, 2 months, 6 months
- Private suitability: assessed during consultation
- Helps protect against: 9 HPV types
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How much does the HPV vaccine cost in Edinburgh?
Our HPV vaccine cost in Edinburgh is clear: £165 per dose. The recommended private course is three doses, so the full course total is £495.
If you are comparing HPV vaccine price in Edinburgh, it is important to look at the full course cost rather than just the per-dose price.
That price covers more than the vaccine itself. Each appointment includes the consultation, your suitability check with our pharmacist independent prescriber, administration of the vaccine, aftercare advice and a written vaccination record. There are no separate consultation fees added on top.
You can pay per dose as you progress through the course, or plan all three appointments in advance. We will confirm the schedule at your first appointment so you know when each dose is due.
What is included in the HPV vaccine cost?
Each £165 appointment at Edinburgh Vaccination Clinic (Bruntsfield Pharmacy) includes the following:
What’s included in your £165 appointment
- Consultation with Ather Diab, Independent Prescriber
- Review of medical history
- Gardasil 9 vaccine
- Administration by a registered pharmacist
- Dose schedule explained and tracked
- Aftercare advice
- Vaccination record
Because everything is included in the per-dose price, you can plan the full course with confidence and avoid surprise costs at later appointments.
Why does HPV vaccine pricing vary?
Private HPV vaccine prices can look quite different from one provider to another. The cost usually reflects what is actually included in each appointment. Common reasons for differences include:
Common reasons HPV vaccine prices differ
- The vaccine used
- The dose schedule recommended
- Whether the consultation is included in the price or charged separately
- Clinical assessment and prescriber input
- Record keeping and aftercare
- Whether the full course cost is explained clearly upfront
At Edinburgh Vaccination Clinic (Bruntsfield Pharmacy), we publish HPV vaccine pricing on our vaccine prices page so the cost is clear before you book. The £165 per dose figure is the full appointment price.
How many HPV vaccine doses will I need?
For our private HPV vaccination service, we list Gardasil 9 as a 3-dose course, given at Day 0, 2 months and 6 months. This is the standard Gardasil 9 schedule for people aged 15 and over.
Schedules can differ depending on age and individual circumstances. During your consultation, we confirm the most appropriate schedule for you before any vaccine is given.
This is one of the reasons every HPV vaccination appointment includes a suitability check with an independent prescriber.
Is paying privately for the HPV vaccine worth it?
£495 for a full course is a meaningful cost, and it is worth thinking through what you are paying for.
For many adults considering HPV vaccination, the decision is less about whether the vaccine works, and more about when they want to be protected.
What private vaccination buys you is direct access to Gardasil 9, a clinical assessment with a pharmacist independent prescriber, and a complete planned course with all three doses tracked in one place.
HPV is common and is passed through intimate skin-to-skin sexual contact. Certain types of HPV are associated with conditions such as genital warts and several cancers, including cervical, anal, penile, vulval, vaginal and some throat cancers.
The vaccine works best before exposure to HPV, but it can still provide protection against HPV types you have not yet encountered. Whether private vaccination is the right choice depends on your age, vaccination history, individual risk and personal preference. Suitability is always confirmed during consultation before any vaccine is given.
If you would prefer to discuss suitability in more detail, you can book a consultation appointment online and review your options with our pharmacist.
For a full clinical overview of HPV, including how the vaccine works and who it is suitable for, see our HPV vaccine guide or our dedicated HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine page.
Why choose Edinburgh Vaccination Clinic for your HPV vaccination?
If you are paying privately for HPV vaccination, it is reasonable to want to know who is delivering your care and why their service is set up the way it is.
Edinburgh Vaccination Clinic operates from Bruntsfield Pharmacy at 129 Bruntsfield Place, a short walk from Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows. Every HPV vaccination appointment is led by Ather Diab, our Superintendent Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber, so suitability and schedule are reviewed by a prescriber on the day rather than passed between team members.
A few things our patients tell us matter to them:
What our patients value
- Fixed, published pricing — £165 per dose, £495 for the full course, with no separate consultation fees
- Independent prescriber on every appointment — your suitability is assessed before any vaccine is given
- Full course planned in one place — all three Gardasil 9 doses scheduled and tracked together
- Award-winning team — Travel Health Clinic of the Year (Pharmacy Business Awards 2025) and Pharmacists of the Year (C+D Awards 2025)
- Central Edinburgh location — 129 Bruntsfield Place, easily reached from the city centre, Morningside, Marchmont and Tollcross
- Aftercare and written record — included in the per-dose price
You can read more about the team, the pharmacy and how we work on our about page.
Booking the HPV vaccine in Edinburgh
Appointments are limited each week due to vaccine availability and consultation time.
Booking with us is designed to be simple:
Booking, step by step
- Book your first appointment online at a time that suits you.
- Complete a short pre-appointment questionnaire so we can prepare for your visit.
- Attend your consultation with our independent prescriber to confirm suitability.
- Receive your first Gardasil 9 dose, with aftercare advice and a vaccination record.
- Plan dose 2 (at 2 months) and dose 3 (at 6 months) so your full course is mapped out.
You can book your appointment here: Book online.
Book your HPV vaccination in Edinburgh
Gardasil 9, £165 per dose, £495 full 3-dose course. Online booking. 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh.
Book HPV vaccine onlineFrequently asked questions
How much does the HPV vaccine cost in Edinburgh?
At Edinburgh Vaccination Clinic (Bruntsfield Pharmacy), the HPV vaccine costs £165 per dose. This includes consultation, suitability check, vaccination, aftercare advice and a vaccination record.
How much does the full HPV vaccine course cost?
The full private course is 3 doses given at Day 0, 2 months and 6 months. At £165 per dose, the full course total is £495.
What HPV vaccine do you use?
We use Gardasil 9, which helps protect against 9 HPV types associated with genital warts and HPV-related cancers.
Can adults get the HPV vaccine privately?
Yes. The vaccine works best before exposure to HPV, but adults may still consider vaccination after becoming sexually active. We assess suitability during consultation before vaccination.
Do I need 3 doses of Gardasil 9?
For our private HPV vaccination service, we list HPV as a 3-dose course on our vaccine prices page, given at Day 0, 2 months and 6 months. During your consultation, we confirm the most appropriate schedule for you.
Does Gardasil 9 protect against all HPV types?
Gardasil 9 helps protect against 9 HPV types, including types associated with genital warts and HPV-related cancers. There are other HPV types not covered by the vaccine, which is why ongoing health checks remain important.
Is HPV vaccination only for women?
No. HPV affects people of all genders and can cause cancers including anal, penile, vulval, vaginal and some throat cancers, as well as genital warts. Vaccination can be considered by adults of any gender, with suitability confirmed during consultation.
How do I book the HPV vaccine in Edinburgh?
You can book online at edinburghvaccinationclinic.co.uk/contact-2. We are based at 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4EQ.
About the prescriber
Ather Diab
Superintendent Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber
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Clinic address: 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4EQ
Last reviewed: 24 April 2026