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Novatin 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
R1.35

Novatin (simvastatin): 40 mg film-coated tablet, R40.56 for 30 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.081 per tablet
R40.56
per pack
R40.56
30 tablets at the lowest price
1
listed pack
−8%
cheapest same-strength alternative
8% less

Austell Simvastatin 40mg costs R1.24 per tablet for simvastatin 40 mg tablet, against R1.35 for Novatin.

10 brands

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

Every listed pack

Novatin strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Novatin official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Novatin 40 mg40 mg film-coated tablet30 tabletsR40.56R1.35

Novatin is sold in South Africa as 40 mg tablet. The official list names Novagen Pharma (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

Novatin vs other simvastatin 40 mg tablet in South Africa

Austell Simvastatin 40mgR1.24
Cipla Simvastatin 40R1.24
Roltesim 40R1.24
Choleste 40R1.25
Adco-Simvastatin 40 mgR1.25
Novatin (this page)R1.35
Simcard 40R1.44
Simvacor 40 mgR1.48
Simvotin 40 TabletsR1.51
Simvotin 40 TabletsR1.51
simvastatin 40 mg tablet: price per tablet (ZAR)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Austell Simvastatin 40mg30 tabletsR37.35R1.24
Cipla Simvastatin 4030 tabletsR37.35R1.24
Roltesim 4030 tabletsR37.35R1.24
Choleste 4030 tabletsR37.35R1.25
Adco-Simvastatin 40 mg30 tabletsR37.36R1.25
Simcard 4030 tabletsR43.24R1.44
Simvacor 40 mg30 tabletsR44.38R1.48
Simvotin 40 Tablets28 tabletsR42.18R1.51
Simvotin 40 Tablets30 tabletsR45.20R1.51
Aspen Simvastatin30 tabletsR45.82R1.53

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 Novatin cost in South Africa?
Novatin costs R40.56; the lowest price per tablet is R1.35 (about $0.081). This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Novatin?
Novatin 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 Novatin in South Africa?
Yes. For simvastatin 40 mg tablet, Austell Simvastatin 40mg is listed at R37.35 for 30 tablets, about 8% less than Novatin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Novatin?
The official list names Novagen Pharma (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer of Novatin products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Novatin in South Africa?
Novatin 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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