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Empacod 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
R3.93

Empacod (codeine): 20 mg tablet, R78.54 for 20 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.24 per tablet
R78.54
per pack
R118
30 tablets at the lowest price
1
listed pack
SEP
price type
2 brands

of codeine are listed in South Africa, including Omnopon Fresenius.

Every listed pack

Empacod strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Empacod official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Empacod original20 mg tablet20 tabletsR78.54R3.93

Empacod is sold in South Africa as 20 mg tablet. The official list names Acino Pharma (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 3 medicine. The South African price database marks it as the originator (first) brand.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Empacod cost in South Africa?
Empacod costs R78.54; the lowest price per tablet is R3.93 (about $0.24). This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Empacod?
Empacod contains codeine. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Who makes Empacod?
The official list names Acino Pharma (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer of Empacod products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Empacod in South Africa?
Empacod is a Schedule 3 medicine in South Africa. Schedule 0–1 medicines can be sold without a prescription; Schedule 3 and above need one.
Evidence

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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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