Rifampicin Price in Australia (2026)
Cheapest 150 mg capsule: Rimycin 150, A$16.54 for 10 capsules. Official PBS price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $1.16 per capsuleWhat a patient pays for rifampicin 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: $0.079 vs $1.16 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Rifampicin 150 mg capsule cost you?
All 5 rifampicin products in Australia
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimycin 150 | Capsule 150 mg | 10 capsules | A$16.54 | A$1.65 |
| Rimycin 150 | Capsule 150 mg | 10 capsules | A$165 | A$16.54 |
| Rimycin 300 | Capsule 300 mg | 10 capsules | A$7.54 | A$0.75 |
| Rimycin 300 | Capsule 300 mg | 10 capsules | A$75.40 | A$7.54 |
| Rifadin | Syrup 100 mg per 5 mL, 60 mL | 1 | A$12.22 | — |
Rifampicin 150 mg capsule: Australia vs 3 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per capsule (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi DoH public price | AED 0.29 | $0.079 |
| South Africa | Single Exit Price (SEP) | R3.07 | $0.18 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.98 | $0.98 |
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 rifampicin in Australia
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 mg capsule | 2 | A$16.54 | A$1.65 |
| 300 mg capsule | 2 | A$7.54 | A$0.75 |
| 100 mg oral liquid | 1 | A$12.22 | — |
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