Brand prices in South Africa

Concerta Price in South Africa (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data

Lowest Single Exit Price (SEP) per tablet

R31.34

Concerta (methylphenidate): 18 mg tablet, R940 for 30 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $1.89 per tablet

R940 – R1,191

per pack

R940

30 tablets at the lowest price

listed packs

−60%

cheapest same-strength alternative

60% less

Phenitab 54 costs R15.74 per tablet for methylphenidate 54 mg tablet, against R39.70 for Concerta.

13 brands

of methylphenidate are listed in South Africa, including Lintiral, Medikinet and Methycap.

2 countries

list Concerta: South Africa and United Arab Emirates.

Every listed pack

Concerta strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Concerta official prices in South Africa
Product	Strength and form	Pack	Price	Per unit
Concerta original	18 mg tablet	30 tablets	R940	R31.34
Concerta® original	27 mg tablet	30 tablets	R950	R31.68
Concerta original	36 mg tablet	30 tablets	R1,034	R34.48
Concerta original	54 mg tablet	30 tablets	R1,191	R39.70

Concerta is sold in South Africa as 18 mg tablet, 27 mg tablet, 36 mg tablet and 54 mg tablet. The official list names Janssen Pharmaceutica (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 6 medicine. The South African price database marks it as the originator (first) brand.

Same ingredient, same strength

Concerta vs other methylphenidate 54 mg tablet in South Africa

Phenitab 54R15.74

Radd 54 mgR16.43

Methylphenidate Unicorn 54R17.09

Mefedinel 54R17.69

ACERTA 54R17.96

Neucon 54 mgR24.76

Concerta (this page)R39.70

methylphenidate 54 mg tablet: price per tablet (ZAR)

Alternatives
Product	Pack	Price	Per unit
Phenitab 54	30 tablets	R472	R15.74
Radd 54 mg	30 tablets	R493	R16.43
Methylphenidate Unicorn 54	30 tablets	R513	R17.09
Mefedinel 54	30 tablets	R531	R17.69
ACERTA 54	30 tablets	R539	R17.96
Neucon 54 mg	30 tablets	R743	R24.76

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.

Same brand, other countries

Concerta price in other countries

By country
Country	Packs	Cheapest pack (local)	In USD	Price type
South Africa (this page)	4	R940	$56.65	Single Exit Price (SEP)
United Arab Emirates	4	AED 176	$47.92	Abu Dhabi DoH public price

Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.

What this price means

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 methylphenidate product and price in South Africa, or read the guide to medicine prices in South Africa.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Concerta cost in South Africa?

Concerta costs from R940 to R1,191 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is R31.34 (about $1.89). This is the Single Exit Price.

What is the generic name of Concerta?

Concerta contains methylphenidate. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Concerta in South Africa?

Yes. For methylphenidate 54 mg tablet, Phenitab 54 is listed at R472 for 30 tablets, about 60% less than Concerta. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.

Who makes Concerta?

The official list names Janssen Pharmaceutica (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer of Concerta products sold in South Africa.

What schedule is Concerta in South Africa?

Concerta is a Schedule 6 medicine in South Africa. Schedule 0–1 medicines can be sold without a prescription; Schedule 3 and above need one.

Evidence

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.

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