Phenoxymethylpenicillin Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest 250 mg tablet: Betapen, R43.71 for 100 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.026 per tabletWhat a patient pays for phenoxymethylpenicillin 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 2 strengths are on the official list.
For 250 mg tablet, the priciest tablet (Len Vk) costs 1.2 times the cheapest (Betapen).
How much will Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg tablet cost you?
All 6 phenoxymethylpenicillin products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betapen | 250 mg tablet | 100 tablets | R43.71 | R0.44 |
| Betapen | 250 mg tablet | 1000 tablets | R437 | R0.44 |
| Len Vk | 250 mg tablet | 1000 tablets | R508 | R0.51 |
| Betapen | 125 mg/5ml suspension | 100 | R14.91 | — |
| Len Vk | 125 mg/5ml syrup | 100 | R29.18 | — |
| Incil Vk S 125 | 125 mg/5ml sln | 100 | R12.57 | — |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg tablet: South Africa vs 3 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff price | £0.041 | $0.055 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.060 | $0.060 |
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$0.15 | $0.11 |
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 phenoxymethylpenicillin in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 mg tablet | 3 | R43.71 | R0.44 |
| 125 mg oral liquid | 2 | R14.91 | — |
| 125 mg other | 1 | R12.57 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of phenoxymethylpenicillin in South Africa
3 brand names of phenoxymethylpenicillin are on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Phenoxymethylpenicillin manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 3 manufacturers for phenoxymethylpenicillin in South Africa: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, Pharmacare Limited, Woodmead and Alliance Pharmaceuticals.
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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