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Lipidex 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
R0.93

Lipidex (simvastatin): 10 mg tablet, R26.15 for 28 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.056 per tablet
R26.15 – R33.82
per pack
R28.02
30 tablets at the lowest price
4
listed packs
Lowest
already the cheapest
Cheapest

Lipidex is already the lowest-priced simvastatin 20 mg tablet on the official list in South Africa.

10 brands

of simvastatin are listed in South Africa, including Roltesim, Choleste and Simcard.

Every listed pack

Lipidex strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Lipidex official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Lipidex 1010 mg tablet28 tabletsR26.15R0.93
Lipidex 1010 mg tablet30 tabletsR28.02R0.93
Lipidex 2020 mg tablet28 tabletsR31.56R1.13
Lipidex 2020 mg tablet30 tabletsR33.82R1.13

Lipidex is sold in South Africa as 10 mg tablet and 20 mg tablet. The official list names Oethmaan Biosims (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 4 medicine. The South African price database marks it as a generic.

Same ingredient, same strength

Lipidex vs other simvastatin 20 mg tablet in South Africa

Choleste 20R1.11
Austell Simvastatin 20mgR1.11
Roltesim 20R1.11
Adco-Simvastatin 20 mgR1.11
Austell Simvastatin 20mgR1.11
Cipla Simvastatin 20R1.11
Roltesim 20R1.11
Lipidex (this page)R1.13
Simcard 20R1.22
Aspen SimvastatinR1.25
simvastatin 20 mg tablet: price per tablet (ZAR)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Choleste 2030 tabletsR33.33R1.11
Austell Simvastatin 20mg28 tabletsR31.11R1.11
Roltesim 2028 tabletsR31.11R1.11
Adco-Simvastatin 20 mg30 tabletsR33.33R1.11
Austell Simvastatin 20mg30 tabletsR33.33R1.11
Cipla Simvastatin 2030 tabletsR33.33R1.11
Roltesim 2030 tabletsR33.33R1.11
Simcard 2030 tabletsR36.59R1.22
Aspen Simvastatin30 tabletsR37.58R1.25
Simvacor 20 mg30 tabletsR39.71R1.32

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 simvastatin 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 Lipidex cost in South Africa?
Lipidex costs from R26.15 to R33.82 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is R0.93 (about $0.056). This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Lipidex?
Lipidex contains simvastatin. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lipidex in South Africa?
Lipidex is already among the cheapest simvastatin 20 mg tablet products on the official list in South Africa.
Who makes Lipidex?
The official list names Oethmaan Biosims (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer of Lipidex products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Lipidex in South Africa?
Lipidex is a Schedule 4 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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