How much does a private knee or hip injection cost in the UK?

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How much does a private knee or hip injection cost in the UK?

General information only. Not medical, insurance or legal advice. Coverage rules and prices change, so confirm with your insurer or public health service (such as the NHS, HSE or Medicare) before booking, and ask your doctor whether a procedure is right for you.

Last checked: October 2026 · Protocol Archive Editorial · General information, not medical, insurance or legal advice

Published prices

Published UK prices range from about £145 (hospital charge only, without image guidance) to about £2,338 for a hospital package under X-ray. Ultrasound-guided steroid or hyaluronic acid injections at injection clinics are about £320 to £380, and PRP is usually sold as a course.

Providers that publish prices include Complete Injections (London) and Spire Portsmouth.

Prices change and depend on what is included, so ask the provider for a full written quote before you book.

These are guide or “from” prices from the providers’ own pages. Always ask for a written quote.

What to check before you pay

  • Is it a steroid, hyaluronic acid or PRP injection, and why that one?
  • Is guidance (ultrasound or X-ray) included, and is it needed for this joint?
  • Are the consultation and follow-up included?
  • What exercise plan goes with it?

Before you pay for hyaluronic acid or PRP

NICE says not to offer hyaluronic acid for osteoarthritis, and says evidence on PRP for knee osteoarthritis is limited. Ask the clinic what evidence it relies on.

Frequently asked questions

Why are hospital prices so much higher?

Hospital packages often include a consultant consultation, X-ray guidance in theatre and aftercare, while injection clinics may offer a single outpatient visit. Compare what each includes.

What usually comes first

NICE recommends therapeutic exercise for everyone with osteoarthritis, and says steroid injections can be considered to support exercise. Relief from an injection is short-term, so the exercise plan matters most.

A physiotherapist can tailor an exercise plan to you.

Sources

  1. Complete Injections (London): Ultrasound-guided injection pricing
  2. Spire Portsmouth Hospital: Joint injections (self-pay guide prices)
  3. NICE guideline NG226: Osteoarthritis in over 16s, recommendations 1.4.9 and 1.4.10
  4. NICE HTG497 (formerly IPG637): Platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis

Last checked October 2026. Found something out of date? Email hello@protocolarchive.com.

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