Phenytoin Price in Australia (2026)
Cheapest 100 mg capsule: Dilantin Sodium, A$18.90 for 200 capsules. Official PBS price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.066 per capsuleWhat a patient pays for phenytoin in Australia
Most a general patient pays per PBS prescription (A$7.70 with a concession card). If the medicine costs the pharmacy less than this, you pay the lower dispensed price.
3 different brand names across 3 strengths are on the official list.
has the lowest listed price per capsule for the same strength: $0.006 vs $0.066 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Phenytoin 100 mg capsule cost you?
All 4 phenytoin products in Australia
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilantin Sodium | Capsule containing phenytoin sodium 100 mg | 200 capsules | A$18.90 | A$0.095 |
| Dilantin Sodium | Capsule containing phenytoin sodium 30 mg | 200 capsules | A$36.80 | A$0.18 |
| Dilantin | Oral suspension 30 mg per 5 mL, 500 mL | 1 | A$12.20 | — |
| Dilantin Infatabs | Tablet 50 mg | 200 tablets | A$48.53 | A$0.24 |
Phenytoin 100 mg capsule: Australia vs 5 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per capsule (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Jan Aushadhi MRP | ₹0.57 | $0.006 |
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi DoH public price | AED 0.41 | $0.11 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff price | £0.11 | $0.15 |
| South Africa | Single Exit Price (SEP) | R3.87 | $0.23 |
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.
How PBS prices work in Australia
Prices on this page are the approved ex-manufacturer price on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS): what the Australian Government has agreed to pay the supplier for the pack. Pharmacy mark-up and dispensing fees are added on top. Patients with a PBS prescription do not pay this price; they pay a government-capped co-payment (lower for concession card holders), and the PBS covers the rest.
Every strength and form of phenytoin in Australia
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg capsule | 1 | A$18.90 | A$0.095 |
| 30 mg capsule | 1 | A$36.80 | A$0.18 |
| 30 mg oral liquid | 1 | A$12.20 | — |
| 50 mg tablet | 1 | A$48.53 | A$0.24 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
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Sources
- Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Schedule, 1 October 2026 (PBS API). www.pbs.gov.au/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (PBS). PBS patient co-payments from 1 January 2026: general A$25.00, concessional A$7.70 per script; Safety Net A$1,748.20 / A$277.20. pbs.gov.au/about/what-is-the-pbs/what-are-the-current-patient-fees-and. 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