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Optitrin 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)
R214

Optitrin (dorzolamide and timolol): 20 mg/ml / 5 mg/ml eye drops, 5. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $12.91
R214
per pack
1
strength
1
listed pack
−7%
cheapest same-strength alternative
7% less

Glautidor costs R200 per pack for dorzolamide and timolol 20 mg/ml / 5 mg/ml eye drops, against R214 for Optitrin.

7 brands

of dorzolamide and timolol are listed in South Africa, including Glautidor, Ocudor Co and Dorzopt.

Every listed pack

Optitrin strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Optitrin official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Optitrin20 mg/ml / 5 mg/ml eye drops5R214—

Optitrin is sold in South Africa as 20 mg/ml / 5 mg/ml eye drops. The official list names Trinity Pharma (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 3 medicine. The South African price database marks it as a generic.

Same ingredient, same strength

Optitrin vs other dorzolamide and timolol 20 mg/ml / 5 mg/ml eye drops in South Africa

GlautidorR200
Optitrin (this page)R214
Glauopt CoR257
CosoptR276
dorzolamide and timolol 20 mg/ml / 5 mg/ml eye drops: price per pack (ZAR)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Glautidor5R200—
Glauopt Co5R257—
Cosopt5R276—

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 dorzolamide and timolol 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 Optitrin cost in South Africa?
Optitrin costs R214. This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Optitrin?
Optitrin contains dorzolamide and timolol. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Optitrin in South Africa?
Yes. For dorzolamide and timolol 20 mg/ml / 5 mg/ml eye drops, Glautidor is listed at R200 for 5, about 7% less than Optitrin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Optitrin?
The official list names Trinity Pharma (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer of Optitrin products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Optitrin in South Africa?
Optitrin is a Schedule 3 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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