Spectrasone Price in South Africa (2026)
Spectrasone (erythromycin): 250 mg capsule, R24.67 for 20 capsules. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.074 per capsuleSpectrasone is already the lowest-priced erythromycin 250 mg capsule on the official list in South Africa.
of erythromycin are listed in South Africa, including Purmycin, Betamycin and Xeramel.
Spectrasone strengths, packs and prices in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrasone | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R22.35 | — |
| Spectrasone | 250 mg capsule | 20 capsules | R24.67 | R1.23 |
| Spectrasone | 250 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R44.16 | — |
| Spectrasone | 250 mg capsule | 100 capsules | R123 | R1.23 |
| Spectrasone | 250 mg capsule | 500 capsules | R618 | R1.24 |
Spectrasone is sold in South Africa as 125 mg oral liquid, 250 mg capsule and 250 mg oral liquid. The official list names Alliance Pharmaceuticals as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 4 medicine. The South African price database marks it as a generic.
Spectrasone vs other erythromycin 250 mg capsule in South Africa
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xeramel 250 | 500 capsules | R742 | R1.48 |
| Adco Erythromycin Capsules | 20 capsules | R30.52 | R1.53 |
| Adco Erythromycin Capsules | 250 capsules | R382 | R1.53 |
| Purmycin Capsules | 100 capsules | R161 | R1.61 |
| Purmycin Capsules | 500 capsules | R803 | R1.61 |
| Erymycin Af | 20 capsules | R86.27 | R4.31 |
| Erymycin Af | 100 capsules | R431 | R4.31 |
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 erythromycin product and price in South Africa, or read the guide to medicine prices in South Africa.
Erythromycin brands in South Africa
- Purmycin4 packsfrom R28.20
- Betamycin2 packsfrom R28.87
- Xeramel2 packsfrom R28.98
- Erymycin P1 packfrom R29.66
- Xeramel Sf1 packfrom R48.07
- Erymycin Pf1 packfrom R70.22
- Erymycin Af2 packsfrom R86.27
- Eryderm Top1 packfrom R166
- Racemin1 packfrom R219
- Zineryt1 packfrom R248
- Ilotycin T.s1 packfrom R265
- Erythrocin I V1 packfrom R410
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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