Stavudine Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest 30 mg capsule: Stavir-30, R48.04 for 60 capsules. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.048 per capsuleWhat a patient pays for stavudine 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.
For 30 mg capsule, the priciest capsule (Aspen Stavudine 30 mg) costs 1.8 times the cheapest (Stavir-30).
How much will Stavudine 30 mg capsule cost you?
All 9 stavudine products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavir-30 | 30 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R48.04 | R0.80 |
| Sonke-Stavudine 30 | 30 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R59.41 | R0.99 |
| Vari-Stavudine 30mg | 30 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R86.08 | R1.43 |
| Aspen Stavudine 30 mg | 30 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R86.22 | R1.44 |
| Aspen Stavudine | 15 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R69.75 | R1.16 |
| Aspen Stavudine | 20 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R77.85 | R1.30 |
| Stavir-40 | 40 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R59.32 | R0.99 |
| Aspen Stavudine | 40 mg capsule | 60 capsules | R99.70 | R1.66 |
| Auro-Stavudine Powder For Oral Solution 1 mg/ml | 1 mg/ml solution | 200 | R33.54 | — |
Stavudine 30 mg capsule: South Africa vs the UAE
| Country | Price type | Per capsule (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi DoH public price | AED 8.34 | $2.27 |
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 stavudine in South Africa
Every strength and form of stavudine in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mg capsule | 4 | R48.04 | R0.80 |
| 40 mg capsule | 2 | R59.32 | R0.99 |
| 15 mg capsule | 1 | R69.75 | R1.16 |
| 20 mg capsule | 1 | R77.85 | R1.30 |
| 1 mg oral liquid | 1 | R33.54 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Stavudine manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 5 manufacturers for stavudine in South Africa: Strides Pharma SA (Pty) Ltd, Ranbaxy S.A (Pty) Ltd, Lebasi Pharmaceuticals CC, Pharmacare Limited, Woodmead and Aurobindo Pharma (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