Ritonavir Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest 100 mg tablet: Rinavo, R73.15 for 60 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.073 per tabletWhat a patient pays for ritonavir in South Africa
Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.
4 different brand names across 1 strength are on the official list.
The originator brand Norvir 100mg Tablets costs R1.55 per tablet; the cheapest generic, Rinavo, costs R1.22.
How much will Ritonavir 100 mg tablet cost you?
All 5 ritonavir products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rinavo | 100 mg tablet | 60 tablets | R73.15 | R1.22 |
| Hetrovir 100 | 100 mg tablet | 60 tablets | R92.77 | R1.55 |
| Hetrovir 100 | 100 mg tablet | 56 tablets | R86.59 | R1.55 |
| Norvir 100mg Tablets original | 100 mg tablet | 60 tablets | R92.78 | R1.55 |
| Norvir Oral Powder original | 100 mg sac | 30 | R66.60 | — |
Ritonavir 100 mg tablet: South Africa vs 3 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$0.86 | $0.61 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi DoH public price | AED 4.70 | $1.28 |
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 ritonavir in South Africa
Every strength and form of ritonavir in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg tablet | 4 | R73.15 | R1.22 |
| 100 mg other | 1 | R66.60 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of ritonavir in South Africa
3 brand names of ritonavir are on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Ritonavir manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 4 manufacturers for ritonavir in South Africa: Trinity Pharma (Pty) Ltd, Hetero Drugs South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Abbvie (Pty) Ltd and AbbVie (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