Rivastigmine Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest 3 mg capsule: Kyriz 3 MG, R351 for 60 capsules. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.35 per capsuleWhat a patient pays for rivastigmine in South Africa
Single Exit Price plus the maximum pharmacist dispensing fee and VAT on the fee. Medical schemes may pay part.
5 different brand names across 4 strengths are on the official list.
The originator brand Exelon costs R29.76 per capsule; the cheapest generic, Kyriz 3 MG, costs R5.85.
has the lowest listed price per capsule for the same strength: $0.10 vs $0.35 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Rivastigmine 3 mg capsule cost you?
All 6 rivastigmine products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyriz 3 MG | 3 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R351 | R5.85 |
| Exelon original | 3 mg capsule | 56 capsules | R1,666 | R29.76 |
| Exelon original | capsule | 56 capsules | R1,666 | R29.76 |
| Kyriz 1,5 MG | 1.5 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R351 | R5.85 |
| Kyriz 4,5 MG | 4.5 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R351 | R5.85 |
| Kyriz 6 MG | 6 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R351 | R5.85 |
Rivastigmine 3 mg capsule: South Africa vs 3 other countries
| Country | Price type | Per capsule (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff price | £0.077 | $0.10 |
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| Australia | PBS approved ex-manufacturer price | A$1.15 | $0.81 |
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.
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.
Every strength and form of rivastigmine in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mg capsule | 2 | R351 | R5.85 |
| capsule | 1 | R1,666 | R29.76 |
| 1.5 mg capsule | 1 | R351 | R5.85 |
| 4.5 mg capsule | 1 | R351 | R5.85 |
| 6 mg capsule | 1 | R351 | R5.85 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of rivastigmine in South Africa
2 brand names of rivastigmine are on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Rivastigmine manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 2 manufacturers for rivastigmine in South Africa: Macleods Pharmaceuticals SA (Pty) Ltd and Novartis 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