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Histak 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
R1.86

Histak (ranitidine): 150 mg tablet, R18.56 for 10 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.11 per tablet
R18.56 – R112
per pack
R55.67
30 tablets at the lowest price
4
listed packs
−55%
cheapest same-strength alternative
55% less

Austac-150 costs R0.84 per tablet for ranitidine 150 mg tablet, against R1.86 for Histak.

5 brands

of ranitidine are listed in South Africa, including Ranit, R-Loc and Ultak.

Every listed pack

Histak strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Histak official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Histak 75 Tablets75 mg tablet12 tabletsR29.52R2.46
Histak 150 Tables150 mg tablet10 tabletsR18.56R1.86
Histak 150 Tables150 mg tablet60 tabletsR112R1.86
Histak 300 Tablets300 mg tablet30 tabletsR74.42R2.48

Histak is sold in South Africa as 75 mg tablet, 150 mg tablet and 300 mg tablet. The official list names Ranbaxy S.A (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 2 medicine. The South African price database marks it as a generic.

Same ingredient, same strength

Histak vs other ranitidine 150 mg tablet in South Africa

Austac-150R0.84
Ranitidine 150 Pharma-QR1.35
Ranitidine Biotech 150R1.39
Gulf Ranitidine 150R1.57
RanitR1.72
RanitR1.73
Histak (this page)R1.86
Simayla Ranitidine 150R1.86
Ultak-150R2.11
Zantac TabletsR19.34
ranitidine 150 mg tablet: price per tablet (ZAR)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Austac-15060 tabletsR50.59R0.84
Ranitidine 150 Pharma-Q60 tabletsR81.16R1.35
Ranitidine Biotech 15060 tabletsR83.41R1.39
Gulf Ranitidine 15060 tabletsR94.30R1.57
Ranit10 tabletsR17.23R1.72
Ranit60 tabletsR104R1.73
Simayla Ranitidine 15060 tabletsR112R1.86
Ultak-15060 tabletsR126R2.11
Zantac Tablets60 tabletsR1,160R19.34

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.

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 ranitidine 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 Histak cost in South Africa?
Histak costs from R18.56 to R112 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is R1.86 (about $0.11). This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Histak?
Histak contains ranitidine. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Histak in South Africa?
Yes. For ranitidine 150 mg tablet, Austac-150 is listed at R50.59 for 60 tablets, about 55% less than Histak. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Histak?
The official list names Ranbaxy S.A (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer of Histak products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Histak in South Africa?
Histak is a Schedule 2 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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