Search 25,000+ prices/
Brand prices in South Africa

Minirin Melt 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
R15.36

Minirin Melt (desmopressin): 60 µg tablet, R461 for 30 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.93 per tablet
R461 – R1,845
per pack
R461
30 tablets at the lowest price
3
listed packs
SEP
price type
2 brands

of desmopressin are listed in South Africa, including Ddavp.

3 countries

list Minirin Melt: South Africa, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Every listed pack

Minirin Melt strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Minirin Melt official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Minirin Melt 60 µg original60 µg tablet30 tabletsR461R15.36
Minirin Melt 120 µg original120 mcg tablet30 tabletsR922R30.72
Minirin Melt 240 µg original240 mcg tablet30 tabletsR1,845R61.50

Minirin Melt is sold in South Africa as 60 mcg orodispersible tablet, 120 mcg orodispersible tablet and 240 mcg orodispersible tablet. The official list names Ferring (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 4 medicine. The South African price database marks it as the originator (first) brand.

Same brand, other countries

Minirin Melt price in other countries

By country
CountryPacksCheapest pack (local)In USDPrice type
South Africa (this page)3R461$27.76Single Exit Price (SEP)
Saudi Arabia2SAR 192$51.19SFDA public price
United Arab Emirates2AED 189$51.33Abu 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 desmopressin product and price in South Africa, or read the guide to medicine prices in South Africa.

Other brands of desmopressin

Desmopressin brands in South Africa

Keep exploring

What people check next

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Minirin Melt cost in South Africa?
Minirin Melt costs from R461 to R1,845 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is R15.36 (about $0.93). This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Minirin Melt?
Minirin Melt contains desmopressin. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Who makes Minirin Melt?
The official list names Ferring (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer of Minirin Melt products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Minirin Melt in South Africa?
Minirin Melt 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.

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