Price by country
Azithromycin Price by Country (2026)
Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending9 official sourcesPrices last checked 31 October 2026How we get our data
$0.14 – $2.79 per tablet
Lowest official price per tablet of azithromycin 500 mg tablet in India, the United Kingdom, the United States, the UAE, Australia and South Africa, converted to US dollars.
Same strength everywhere
Azithromycin 500 mg tablet: price per tablet
| Country | Cheapest product | Price type | Local | USD | 30 (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Azithromycin Tablets 500 mg | Jan Aushadhi MRP | ₹13.13 | $0.14 | $4.15 |
| United Kingdom | NHS generic | NHS Drug Tariff price | £0.31 | $0.41 | $12.30 |
| United States | Generic | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.55 | $0.55 | $16.37 |
| United Arab Emirates | Alzyl | Abu Dhabi DoH public price | AED 3.00 | $0.82 | $24.51 |
| Australia | APO-Azithromycin | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$1.99 | $1.40 | $41.92 |
| South Africa | Zithract | Single Exit Price (SEP) | R46.35 | $2.79 | $83.77 |
20.2×
the price per tablet in South Africa compared with India, for the same strength.
Every country
Azithromycin: all listed products by country
| Country | Products | Cheapest pack | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 42 | R90.86 | Single Exit Price (SEP) |
| United Arab Emirates | 89 | AED 9.00 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 40 | SAR 9.95 | SFDA public price |
| Australia | 16 | A$3.98 | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price |
| United Kingdom | 6 | £0.72 | NHS Drug Tariff price |
| United States | 5 | $0.24 | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost |
| India | 5 | ₹14.06 | Jan Aushadhi MRP |
Countries publish different kinds of price: manufacturer prices (South Africa, Australia), what the health service pays pharmacies (UK) or the maximum retail price (UAE, Saudi Arabia, India Jan Aushadhi). Open a country to see exactly what its price covers.
India
Azithromycin at Jan Aushadhi stores
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Where is azithromycin cheapest?
Of the countries we cover, the lowest listed price per tablet of 500 mg tablet is in India ($0.14); the highest is in South Africa ($2.79). Price types differ by country.
How many azithromycin products are listed?
42 in South Africa, 89 in the UAE, 40 in Saudi Arabia, 16 in Australia, 6 in the United Kingdom and 5 in the United States, and 5 Jan Aushadhi products in India.
Evidence
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.
- Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Registered Drugs List with public prices. www.sfda.gov.sa/en/drugs-list. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Schedule, 1 October 2026 (PBS API). www.pbs.gov.au/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (Categories A, C and M), October 2026. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dr. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, weekly file as of 28 October 2026 (generic prescription drugs). data.medicaid.gov/dataset/fbb83258-11c7-47f5-8b18-5f8e79f7e704. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Product & MRP List. janaushadhi.gov.in/product-portfolio/product-mrp-list. 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.
- Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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