Ustekinumab Price in South Africa (2026)
Cheapest pack: Stelara 45mg, 45 mg/0.5ml injection, 0.5. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.
≈ $1,844What a patient pays for ustekinumab 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 3 strengths are on the official list.
All 6 ustekinumab products in South Africa
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stelara 45mg original | 45 mg/0.5ml injection | 0.5 | R30,613 | — |
| Stelara 45 Mg original | 45 mg/0.5ml pre-filled pen | 1 | R30,613 | — |
| Stelara 45 Mg original | 45 mg/0.5ml pre-filled syringe | 1 | R30,613 | — |
| Stelara 90 Mg original | 90 mg/ml pre-filled pen | 1 | R30,613 | — |
| Stelara 90 mg original | 90 mg/ml pre-filled syringe | 1 | R30,613 | — |
| Stelara 130 mg original | 130 mg injection | 1 | R30,613 | — |
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 ustekinumab in South Africa
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 mg injection | 3 | R30,613 | — |
| 90 mg injection | 2 | R30,613 | — |
| 130 mg injection | 1 | R30,613 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of ustekinumab in South Africa
1 brand name of ustekinumab is on the official list in South Africa. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Ustekinumab manufacturers in South Africa
The official list names 1 manufacturer for ustekinumab in South Africa: Janssen Pharmaceutica (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