Rifampicin Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest 150 mg capsule: Rimactane 150, R307 for 100 capsules. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.18 per capsuleWhat a patient pays for rifampicin in South Africa
Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.
7 different brand names across 5 strengths are on the official list.
has the lowest listed price per capsule for the same strength: $0.079 vs $0.18 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Rifampicin 150 mg capsule cost you?
All 7 rifampicin products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimactane 150 | 150 mg capsule | 100 capsules | R307 | R3.07 |
| R-Cin 600 | 600 mg capsule | 100 capsules | R767 | R7.67 |
| Rimactane 300 Vial | 300 mg infusion | 1 | R287 | — |
| R-Cin Suspension | 100 mg/5ml suspension | 180 | R286 | — |
| Rifinah-300 | 300 mg tablet | 56 tablets | R146 | R2.60 |
| Rimactane 450 | 450 mg tablet | 100 tablets | R540 | R5.40 |
| Rimactane 600 | 600 mg tablet | 100 tablets | R1,007 | R10.07 |
Rifampicin 150 mg capsule: South Africa 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 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.98 | $0.98 |
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$1.65 | $1.16 |
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 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.
Combinations containing rifampicin in South Africa
Every strength and form of rifampicin in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 mg capsule | 1 | R307 | R3.07 |
| 600 mg capsule | 1 | R767 | R7.67 |
| 300 mg injection | 1 | R287 | — |
| 100 mg oral liquid | 1 | R286 | — |
| 300 mg tablet | 1 | R146 | R2.60 |
| 450 mg tablet | 1 | R540 | R5.40 |
| 600 mg tablet | 1 | R1,007 | R10.07 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of rifampicin in South Africa
2 brand names of rifampicin are on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Rifampicin manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 4 manufacturers for rifampicin in South Africa: Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd, Pharma Dynamics (Pty) Ltd, Litha Pharma (Pty) Ltd and Sanofi Aventis South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
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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