Erythromycin Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest 250 mg capsule: Spectrasone, R24.67 for 20 capsules. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.074 per capsuleWhat a patient pays for erythromycin in South Africa
Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.
21 different brand names across 6 strengths are on the official list.
For 250 mg capsule, the priciest capsule (Erymycin Af) costs 3.5 times the cheapest (Spectrasone).
How much will Erythromycin 250 mg capsule cost you?
All 29 erythromycin products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrasone | 250 mg capsule | 20 capsules | R24.67 | R1.23 |
| Spectrasone | 250 mg capsule | 100 capsules | R123 | R1.23 |
| Spectrasone | 250 mg capsule | 500 capsules | R618 | R1.24 |
| Xeramel 250 | 250 mg capsule | 500 capsules | R742 | R1.48 |
| Adco Erythromycin Capsules | 250 mg capsule | 20 capsules | R30.52 | R1.53 |
| Adco Erythromycin Capsules | 250 mg capsule | 250 capsules | R382 | R1.53 |
| Purmycin Capsules | 250 mg capsule | 100 capsules | R161 | R1.61 |
| Purmycin Capsules | 250 mg capsule | 500 capsules | R803 | R1.61 |
| Erymycin Af | 250 mg capsule | 20 capsules | R86.27 | R4.31 |
| Erymycin Af | 250 mg capsule | 100 capsules | R431 | R4.31 |
| Erythrocin i v original | 1000 mg injection | 1 | R410 | — |
| Zineryt original | 40 mg lotion | 30 | R248 | — |
| Eryderm Top Soln 60ml original | 1200 mg/60ml lotion | 60 | R166 | — |
| Ilotycin T.S original | 20 mg/ml solution | 50 | R265 | — |
| Spectrasone | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R22.35 | — |
| Purmycin - 125 Suspension original | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R28.20 | — |
| Betamycin Granules 125 mg | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R28.87 | — |
| Erymycin P | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R29.66 | — |
| Adco-Erythromycin 125mg/5ml | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R35.77 | — |
| Spectrasone | 250 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R44.16 | — |
| Purmycin - 250 Suspension | 250 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R70.19 | — |
| Erymycin Pf | 250 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R70.22 | — |
| Xeramel Suspension | 125 mg/5ml powder | 100 | R28.98 | — |
| Xeramel SF | 250 mg powder | 100 | R48.07 | — |
| Eryko-250 | 250 mg tablet | 100 tablets | R146 | R1.46 |
| Eryko-250 | 250 mg tablet | 500 tablets | R729 | R1.46 |
| ETOCIN 250mg | 250 MG tablet | 500 tablets | R871 | R1.74 |
| Betamycin | 250 mg tablet | 100 tablets | R181 | R1.81 |
| Racemin 250 | 250 mg tablet | 100 tablets | R219 | R2.19 |
Erythromycin 250 mg capsule: South Africa vs 2 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per capsule (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$0.45 | $0.31 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $5.96 | $5.96 |
Countries publish different kinds of price (manufacturer, reimbursement or retail), so differences are partly due to what is measured. Converted at 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.
Every strength and form of erythromycin in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 mg capsule | 10 | R24.67 | R1.23 |
| 125 mg oral liquid | 5 | R22.35 | — |
| 250 mg tablet | 5 | R146 | R1.46 |
| 250 mg oral liquid | 3 | R44.16 | — |
| 1000 mg injection | 1 | R410 | — |
| 40 mg lotion | 1 | R248 | — |
| 1200 mg lotion | 1 | R166 | — |
| 20 mg oral liquid | 1 | R265 | — |
| 125 mg powder | 1 | R28.98 | — |
| 250 mg powder | 1 | R48.07 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of erythromycin in South Africa
14 brand names of erythromycin are on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
- Spectrasone price5 packsfrom R22.35
- Purmycin price4 packsfrom R28.20
- Betamycin price2 packsfrom R28.87
- Xeramel price2 packsfrom R28.98
- Erymycin P price1 packfrom R29.66
- Xeramel Sf price1 packfrom R48.07
- Erymycin Pf price1 packfrom R70.22
- Erymycin Af price2 packsfrom R86.27
- Eryderm Top price1 packfrom R166
- Racemin price1 packfrom R219
- Zineryt price1 packfrom R248
- Ilotycin T.s price1 packfrom R265
- Erythrocin I V price1 packfrom R410
- Etocin price1 packfrom R871
Erythromycin manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 11 manufacturers for erythromycin in South Africa: Alliance Pharmaceuticals, F.D.C. SA (PTY) LTD, Adcock Ingram Limited, Pharmacare Limited, Woodmead, Pharmaco Distribution (Pty) Ltd, Abbott Laboratories SA (Pty) Ltd, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd and Dezzo Trading 392 (Pty) Limited T/A Indo Pharma and 3 more.
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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