Ampicillin Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest 250 mg capsule: Ampouleipen, R328 for 1000 capsules. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.020 per capsuleWhat a patient pays for ampicillin in South Africa
Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.
12 different brand names across 3 strengths are on the official list.
For 250 mg capsule, the priciest capsule (Spectracil C 250) costs 1.9 times the cheapest (Ampouleipen).
How much will Ampicillin 250 mg capsule cost you?
All 16 ampicillin products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampouleipen | 250 mg capsule | 1000 capsules | R328 | R0.33 |
| Be-Ampicil | 250 mg capsule | 1000 capsules | R612 | R0.61 |
| Spectracil C 250 | 250 mg capsule | 1000 capsules | R629 | R0.63 |
| Ampicillin Fresenius 250Mg | 250 mg injection | 1 | R11.84 | — |
| Ampicillin 250 Injectio Unimed | 250 mg injection | 5 | R21.27 | — |
| Ampicillin Fresenius 250Mg | 250 mg injection | 10 | R118 | — |
| Ampicillin Fresenius 250Mg | 250 mg injection | 100 | R1,184 | — |
| Ampicillin Fresenius 500Mg | 500 mg injection | 1 | R17.38 | — |
| Auro Ampicillin Injection 500 mg | 500 mg injection | 1 | R17.61 | — |
| Ampicillin 500 Injectio Unimed | 500 mg injection | 5 | R22.93 | — |
| Ampicillin Fresenius 500Mg | 500 mg injection | 10 | R174 | — |
| Ampicillin Fresenius 500Mg | 500 mg injection | 100 | R1,738 | — |
| Spectracil S 125 | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R13.08 | — |
| Be-Ampouleicil | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R18.30 | — |
| Spectracil SF 250 | 250 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R20.69 | — |
| Apen S | 125 mg/5ml susp | 100 | R54.22 | — |
Ampicillin 250 mg capsule: South Africa vs the UAE
| Country | Price type | Per capsule (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi DoH public price | AED 0.23 | $0.063 |
Countries publish different kinds of price (manufacturer, reimbursement or retail), so differences are partly due to what is measured. Converted at official US dollar pegs (AED, SAR) and ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026.
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.
Combinations containing ampicillin in South Africa
Every strength and form of ampicillin in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 mg injection | 5 | R17.38 | — |
| 250 mg injection | 4 | R11.84 | — |
| 250 mg capsule | 3 | R328 | R0.33 |
| 125 mg oral liquid | 2 | R13.08 | — |
| 250 mg oral liquid | 1 | R20.69 | — |
| 125 mg other | 1 | R54.22 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of ampicillin in South Africa
7 brand names of ampicillin are on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Ampicillin manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 8 manufacturers for ampicillin in South Africa: Caps Pharmaceuticals, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, Alliance Pharmaceuticals, Fresenius Kabi South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Unimed Healthcare (Pty) Ltd, Aurogen South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Be Tabs Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd and Viatris South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
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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.
- National Department of Health, South Africa. Dispensing fee for pharmacists (Notice 5364, Government Gazette 51352, 4 October 2024): maximum fee by SEP band, excluding VAT. archive.gazettes.africa/archive/za/2024/za-government-gazette-dated-20. 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