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Phentermine 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 capsule
R9.78

Cheapest 15 mg capsule: Minex 15 mg, R293 for 30 capsules. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.59 per capsule
R293
cheapest pack (30 capsules)
R293
30 capsules (1 a day for a month)
6
listed products
SEP
price type
What you actually pay

What a patient pays for phentermine in South Africa

R293
official SEP for Minex 15 mg, 30 capsules
+ R161
maximum dispensing fee incl. VAT
Up to R454
you pay at the pharmacy

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

6 products

6 different brand names across 2 strengths are on the official list.

1.2× for the original

The originator brand Duromine 15mg costs R12.21 per capsule; the cheapest generic, Minex 15 mg, costs R9.78.

United States

has the lowest listed price per capsule for the same strength: $0.10 vs $0.59 here (different price types; see below).

Interactive

How much will Phentermine 15 mg capsule cost you?

capsules per day: 1 a day
Supply
30 days90 days1 year

Your doctor decides how many capsules you need. This is a cost estimate only, using R9.78 per capsule.

Estimated cost
R293
For a full yearR3,569
Per capsule in USD$0.589
Every listed product

All 6 phentermine products in South Africa

Phentermine official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Minex 15 mg15 mg capsule30 capsulesR293R9.78
Duromine 15mg original15 mg capsule30 capsulesR366R12.21
Minex 30 mg30 mg capsule30 capsulesR399R13.30
Duromine 30mg original30 mg capsule30 capsulesR473R15.77
PHENTOLENE 15 mg15 mg cas30R289—
PHENTOLENE 30 mg30 mg cas30R393—
Minex 15 mgR9.78
Duromine 15mgR12.21
Phentermine 15 mg capsule: price per capsule by product (ZAR)
Same medicine, other countries

Phentermine 15 mg capsule: South Africa vs the United States

United States$0.10
South Africa (this page)$0.59
Lowest listed price per capsule (USD)
By country
CountryPrice typePer capsule (local)Per unit (USD)
United StatesNADAC pharmacy acquisition cost$0.10$0.10

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.

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 phentermine in South Africa

Strengths and forms
Strength and formProductsCheapest packCheapest per unit
15 mg capsule2R293R9.78
30 mg capsule2R399R13.30
15 mg other1R289—
30 mg other1R393—

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

Brand names

Brands of phentermine in South Africa

3 brand names of phentermine 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

Phentermine manufacturers in South Africa

The official list names 3 manufacturers for phentermine in South Africa: Pharma Dynamics (Pty) Ltd, iNova Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd and Crux Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does phentermine cost in South Africa?
Official SEPs for phentermine in South Africa range from R293 to R473 per pack across 6 listed products. The cheapest 15 mg capsule works out at R9.78 each (about $0.59).
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 phentermine at a pharmacy in South Africa?
Up to R454 for Minex 15 mg (30 capsules). Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.
What is the cheapest phentermine 15 mg capsule in South Africa?
Minex 15 mg at R293 for 30 capsules, or R9.78 per capsule. 1 other product has the same strength.
What brands of phentermine are sold in South Africa?
3 brand names are on the official list, including Phentolene (from R289), Minex (from R293) and Duromine (from R366).
Who makes phentermine sold in South Africa?
Manufacturers named on the official list include Pharma Dynamics (Pty) Ltd, iNova Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd and Crux Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd.
Is phentermine cheaper in other countries?
For 15 mg capsule, the lowest listed price per capsule is $0.10 in the United States, compared with $0.59 in South Africa. Each country publishes a different type of price, so treat this as a rough guide.
Evidence

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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