Medicine prices in South Africa

Linezolid Price in South Africa (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending3 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data

Lowest Single Exit Price (SEP) per tablet

R73.07

Cheapest 600 mg tablet: Lidonit, R2,192 for 30 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $4.40 per tablet

R2,192

cheapest pack (30 tablets)

R2,192

30 tablets (1 a day for a month)

listed products

SEP

price type

What you actually pay

What a patient pays for linezolid in South Africa

R2,192

official SEP for Lidonit, 30 tablets

+ R437

maximum dispensing fee incl. VAT

Up to R2,629

you pay at the pharmacy

Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.

24 products

22 different brand names across 4 strengths are on the official list.

10.8× spread

For 600 mg tablet, the priciest tablet (Linezolid Specpharm 600) costs 10.8 times the cheapest (Lidonit).

10.8× for the original

The originator brand Zyvoxid 600mg costs R792 per tablet; the cheapest generic, Lidonit, costs R73.07.

India

has the lowest listed price per tablet for the same strength: $0.16 vs $4.40 here (different price types; see below).

Interactive

How much will Linezolid 600 mg tablet cost you?

tablets per day: 1 a day

Supply

30 days 90 days 1 year

Your doctor decides how many tablets you need. This is a cost estimate only, using R73.07 per tablet.

Estimated cost

R2,192

For a full yearR26,670

Per tablet in USD$4.402

Every listed product

All 24 linezolid products in South Africa

Linezolid official prices in South Africa
Product	Strength and form	Pack	Price	Per unit
Lidonit	600 mg film-coated tablet	30 tablets	R2,192	R73.07
Lidohet	600 mg film-coated tablet	10 tablets	R1,223	R122
Zenoxpar 600mg	600 mg film-coated tablet	10 tablets	R1,242	R124
LINEZOLID TEVA 600	600 mg film-coated tablet	10 tablets	R1,242	R124
Elturin 600	600 mg tablet	10 tablets	R1,260	R126
Linokem	600 mg tablet	10 tablets	R1,409	R141
ZENILID 600 mg	600 mg tablet	10 tablets	R1,660	R166
Aklid	600 MG film-coated tablet	10 tablets	R2,404	R240
Linezolid LHC 600	600 mg film-coated tablet	10 tablets	R2,879	R288
Voxwin Tablets	600 mg film-coated tablet	10 tablets	R6,280	R628
Voxwin Tablets	600 mg film-coated tablet	30 tablets	R18,841	R628
Zyvoxid 600mg original	600 mg tablet	10 tablets	R7,921	R792
Linezolid Specpharm 600	600 mg film-coated tablet	10 tablets	R7,922	R792
Zenilid IV 600 mg/300 ml	2 mg/ml infusion	300	R324	—
Linezolid 600mg/300ml Aspen	2 mg/ml infusion	300	R379	—
Zyvoxid 200mg/100ml original	200 mg/100ml infusion	1000	R2,855	—
LINEZOLID 600mg/300ml FRESENIUS	600 mg/300ml infusion	300	R235	—
Voxwin IV	600 mg/300ml infusion	300	R527	—
LINEZOLID 600mg/300ml FRESENIUS	600 mg/300ml infusion	3000	R2,348	—
ELTURIN IV	600 mg/300ml infusion	3000	R2,366	—
LINOBACT IV	600 mg infusion	3000	R3,708	—
Linzai IV	600 mg/300ml infusion	3000	R6,568	—
Zyvoxid 600mg/300ml original	600 mg/300ml infusion	3000	R8,565	—
Zyvoxid 20mg/ml original	20 mg/ml granules	150	R6,917	—

LidonitR73.07

LidohetR122

Zenoxpar 600mgR124

LINEZOLID TEVA 600R124

Elturin 600R126

LinokemR141

ZENILID 600 mgR166

AklidR240

Linezolid LHC 600R288

Voxwin TabletsR628

Linezolid 600 mg tablet: price per tablet by product (ZAR)

Same medicine, other countries

Linezolid 600 mg tablet: South Africa vs 3 other countries

India$0.16

United States$1.47

South Africa (this page)$4.40

United Arab Emirates$16.91

Lowest listed price per tablet (USD)

By country
Country	Price type	Per tablet (local)	Per unit (USD)
India	Jan Aushadhi MRP	₹15.47	$0.16
United States	NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost	$1.47	$1.47
United Arab Emirates	Abu Dhabi DoH public price	AED 62.10	$16.91

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.

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.

Read the full guide to medicine prices in South Africa.

Strengths and forms

Every strength and form of linezolid in South Africa

Strengths and forms
Strength and form	Products	Cheapest pack	Cheapest per unit
600 mg tablet	13	R1,223	R73.07
600 mg injection	7	R235	—
2 mg injection	2	R324	—
200 mg injection	1	R2,855	—
20 mg powder	1	R6,917	—

Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.

Brand names

Brands of linezolid in South Africa

14 brand names of linezolid are on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.

Who supplies it

Linezolid manufacturers in South Africa

The official list names 17 manufacturers for linezolid in South Africa: Pharma Dynamics (Pty) Ltd, Hetero Drugs South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Accord Healthcare (Pty) Ltd, Teva Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, Macleods Pharmaceuticals SA (Pty) Ltd, Ascend Laboratories (Pty) Ltd, Activo Health (Pty) Ltd and Akacia Health Care (Pty) Ltd and 9 more.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does linezolid cost in South Africa?

Official SEPs for linezolid in South Africa range from R1,223 to R18,841 per pack across 24 listed products. The cheapest 600 mg tablet works out at R73.07 each (about $4.40).

What kind of price is this?

It is 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.

How much will I pay for linezolid at a pharmacy in South Africa?

Up to R2,629 for Lidonit (30 tablets). Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.

What is the cheapest linezolid 600 mg tablet in South Africa?

Lidonit at R2,192 for 30 tablets, or R73.07 per tablet. 12 other products have the same strength.

What brands of linezolid are sold in South Africa?

14 brand names are on the official list, including Zenilid Iv (from R324), Voxwin Iv (from R527), Lidohet (from R1,223), Zenoxpar (from R1,242) and Elturin (from R1,260).

Who makes linezolid sold in South Africa?

Manufacturers named on the official list include Pharma Dynamics (Pty) Ltd, Hetero Drugs South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Accord Healthcare (Pty) Ltd and Teva Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd.

Is linezolid cheaper in other countries?

For 600 mg tablet, the lowest listed price per tablet is $0.16 in India, $1.47 in the United States and $16.91 in the UAE, compared with $4.40 in South Africa. Each country publishes a different type of price, so treat this as a rough guide.

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.
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