Advantan Price in South Africa (2026)
Advantan (methylprednisolone aceponate): 1 mg/g ointment, 20. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $16.10Advantan is already the lowest-priced methylprednisolone aceponate 1 mg ointment on the official list in South Africa.
of methylprednisolone aceponate are listed in South Africa, including Advantan Fatty, Advantan Milk and Advantan Scalp.
list Advantan: South Africa, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
Advantan strengths, packs and prices in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantan Ointment original | 1 mg/g ointment | 20 | R267 | — |
| Advantan Cream original | 1 mg/g cro | 20 | R267 | — |
| Advantan Ointment original | 1 mg/g ointment | 50 | R668 | — |
| Advantan Cream original | 1 mg/g cro | 50 | R668 | — |
Advantan is sold in South Africa as 1 mg ointment and 1 mg other. The official list names Adcock Ingram Limited as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 4 medicine. The South African price database marks it as the originator (first) brand.
Advantan vs other methylprednisolone aceponate 1 mg ointment in South Africa
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advantan Fatty Ointment | 20 | R267 | — |
| Advantan Fatty Ointment | 50 | R668 | — |
Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.
Advantan price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa (this page) | 4 | R267 | $16.10 | Single Exit Price (SEP) |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | SAR 18.20 | $4.85 | SFDA public price |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | AED 18.00 | $4.90 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.
How SEPs work in South Africa
Prices on this page are the Single Exit Price: the one legal price at which the manufacturer may sell the pack in South Africa, including VAT and a logistics fee. Pharmacies and dispensing doctors add a regulated dispensing fee plus VAT on top. For cheap medicines this fee is a large share of what you pay, and can be more than the medicine itself, so the counter price can be much higher than the SEP. Medical schemes may pay all or part of it.
See every methylprednisolone aceponate product and price in South Africa, or read the guide to medicine prices in South Africa.
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Sources
- National Department of Health, South Africa. Database of Medicine Prices (Single Exit Price), effective 1 October 2026. www.health.gov.za/nhi-pee/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error