Fluocinolone Acetonide Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest pack: Cortoderm, 1.25 mg/5g cream, 15. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $1.09What a patient pays for fluocinolone acetonide in South Africa
Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.
3 different brand names across 1 strength are on the official list.
All 7 fluocinolone acetonide products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortoderm | 1.25 mg/5g cream | 15 | R18.17 | — |
| Cortoderm | 1.25 mg/5g cream | 500 | R606 | — |
| Synalar original | cream | 15 | R102 | — |
| Synalar original | ointment | 15 | R102 | — |
| Cortoderm | 1.25 mg/5g ointment | 15 | R26.02 | — |
| Cortoderm | 1.25 mg/5g ointment | 500 | R868 | — |
| Synalar Gel original | jel | 30 | R236 | — |
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 fluocinolone acetonide in South Africa
Every strength and form of fluocinolone acetonide in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 mg cream | 2 | R18.17 | — |
| 1.25 mg ointment | 2 | R26.02 | — |
| cream | 1 | R102 | — |
| ointment | 1 | R102 | — |
| other | 1 | R236 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of fluocinolone acetonide in South Africa
2 brand names of fluocinolone acetonide are on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Fluocinolone Acetonide manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 2 manufacturers for fluocinolone acetonide in South Africa: Pharmacare Limited, Woodmead and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals 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