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Zantac 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
R19.34

Zantac (ranitidine): 150 mg tablet, R1,160 for 60 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $1.17 per tablet
R299 – R1,160
per pack
R580
30 tablets at the lowest price
8
listed packs
−96%
cheapest same-strength alternative
96% less

Austac-150 costs R0.84 per tablet for ranitidine 150 mg tablet, against R19.34 for Zantac.

5 brands

of ranitidine are listed in South Africa, including Ranit, Histak and R-Loc.

2 countries

list Zantac: South Africa and United Arab Emirates.

Every listed pack

Zantac strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Zantac official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Zantac Injection 50mg/2ml original50 mg/2ml injection10R691—
Zantac Syrup original75 mg/5ml syrup300R795—
Zantac Effervescent 150 original150 mg effervescent tablet14 tabletsR299R21.34
Zantac Effervescent 150 original150 mg effervescent tablet15 tabletsR320R21.34
Zantac Tablets original150 mg tablet60 tabletsR1,160R19.34
Zantac Effervescent 300 original300 mg effervescent tablet14 tabletsR581R41.47
Zantac Effervescent 300 original300 mg effervescent tablet15 tabletsR622R41.47
Zantac 300 mg original300 mg tablet30 tabletsR1,096R36.54

Zantac is sold in South Africa as 50 mg injection, 75 mg oral liquid, 150 mg effervescent tablet, 150 mg tablet, 300 mg effervescent tablet and 300 mg tablet. The official list names GlaxoSmithKline South Africa (Pty) Limited as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 3 medicine. The South African price database marks it as the originator (first) brand.

Same ingredient, same strength

Zantac vs other ranitidine 150 mg tablet in South Africa

Austac-150R0.84
Ranitidine 150 Pharma-QR1.35
Ranitidine Biotech 150R1.39
Gulf Ranitidine 150R1.57
RanitR1.72
RanitR1.73
Histak 150 TablesR1.86
Histak 150 TablesR1.86
Simayla Ranitidine 150R1.86
Ultak-150R2.11
ranitidine 150 mg tablet: price per tablet (ZAR)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Austac-15060 tabletsR50.59R0.84
Ranitidine 150 Pharma-Q60 tabletsR81.16R1.35
Ranitidine Biotech 15060 tabletsR83.41R1.39
Gulf Ranitidine 15060 tabletsR94.30R1.57
Ranit10 tabletsR17.23R1.72
Ranit60 tabletsR104R1.73
Histak 150 Tables10 tabletsR18.56R1.86
Histak 150 Tables60 tabletsR112R1.86
Simayla Ranitidine 15060 tabletsR112R1.86
Ultak-15060 tabletsR126R2.11

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.

Same brand, other countries

Zantac price in other countries

By country
CountryPacksCheapest pack (local)In USDPrice type
South Africa (this page)8R299$18.00Single Exit Price (SEP)
United Arab Emirates2AED 54.50$14.84Abu Dhabi DoH public price

Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.

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 ranitidine product and price in South Africa, or read the guide to medicine prices in South Africa.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Zantac cost in South Africa?
Zantac costs from R299 to R1,160 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is R19.34 (about $1.17). This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Zantac?
Zantac contains ranitidine. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zantac in South Africa?
Yes. For ranitidine 150 mg tablet, Austac-150 is listed at R50.59 for 60 tablets, about 96% less than Zantac. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Zantac?
The official list names GlaxoSmithKline South Africa (Pty) Limited as the manufacturer of Zantac products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Zantac in South Africa?
Zantac 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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