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Prelone 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
R2.09

Prelone (prednisolone): 5 mg tablet, R417 for 200 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.13 per tablet
R160 – R417
per pack
R62.63
30 tablets at the lowest price
3
listed packs
−87%
cheapest same-strength alternative
87% less

Capsoid costs R0.27 per tablet for prednisolone 5 mg tablet, against R2.09 for Prelone.

6 brands

of prednisolone are listed in South Africa, including Capsoid, Prednisilone and Pred Mild Sterile.

Every listed pack

Prelone strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Prelone official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Prelone5 mg tablet200 tabletsR417R2.09
Prelone Syrup15 mg/5ml syrup50R160—
Prelone Syrup15 mg/5ml syrup100R320—

Prelone is sold in South Africa as 5 mg tablet and 15 mg oral liquid. The official list names Adcock Ingram Limited as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 4 medicine. The South African price database marks it as a generic.

Same ingredient, same strength

Prelone vs other prednisolone 5 mg tablet in South Africa

CapsoidR0.27
LenisoloneR0.56
Prelone (this page)R2.09
prednisolone 5 mg tablet: price per tablet (ZAR)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Capsoid500 tabletsR135R0.27
Lenisolone1000 tabletsR556R0.56

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 prednisolone 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 Prelone cost in South Africa?
Prelone costs from R160 to R417 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is R2.09 (about $0.13). This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Prelone?
Prelone contains prednisolone. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Prelone in South Africa?
Yes. For prednisolone 5 mg tablet, Capsoid is listed at R135 for 500 tablets, about 87% less than Prelone. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Prelone?
The official list names Adcock Ingram Limited as the manufacturer of Prelone products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Prelone in South Africa?
Prelone 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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