Nivazen Price in South Africa (2026)
Nivazen (ertapenem): 1 g powder for injection, 10. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $213Etamep costs R319 per pack for ertapenem 1000 mg injection, against R3,539 for Nivazen.
of ertapenem are listed in South Africa, including Etamep, Invanz and Iverzam.
Nivazen strengths, packs and prices in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nivazen 1g | 1 g powder for injection | 10 | R3,539 | — |
Nivazen is sold in South Africa as 1000 mg injection. The official list names Kahma Biotech (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 4 medicine. The South African price database marks it as a generic.
Nivazen vs other ertapenem 1000 mg injection in South Africa
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etamep | 20 | R319 | — |
| Invanz | 10 | R414 | — |
| MSD Ertapenem | 10 | R414 | — |
| Iverzam | 1 | R567 | — |
| Etamep | 200 | R3,189 | — |
| Invexem | 10 | R3,362 | — |
| ABEXEM | 100 | R3,539 | — |
| INVABEX | 100 | R3,602 | — |
| Ertapenem Aspen | 100 | R5,369 | — |
| Iverzam | 10 | R5,667 | — |
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.
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 ertapenem product and price in South Africa, or read the guide to medicine prices in South Africa.
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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.
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