South Africa Medicine Prices

The single exit price (SEP) mechanism in South Africa lists the maximum price that a medicine can be charged at. Dispensers may charge an additional dispensing fee depending on the price of the medicine. The Medicines and Related Substances Act allows for the following charges (excl VAT):

  • Where the SEP is less than R109.56, the maximum dispensing fee is R14.50 + 46.0% of the SEP.
  • Where the SEP is less than R292.25, the maximum dispensing fee is R27.75 + 33.0% of the SEP.
  • Where the SEP is less than R1022.94, the maximum dispensing fee is R79.00 + 15.0% of the SEP.
  • Otherwise the maximum dispensing fee is R182.00 + 5.0% of the SEP.

The prices listed in this database represent the maximum price that you should be paying for your medicines (incl VAT). Note that these prices do not apply to dispensing practitioners who have a separate dispensing fee.

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Source http://www.mpr.gov.za/PublishedDocuments.aspx#DocCatId=21
Last Updated June 21, 2019, 07:23 (UTC)
Created June 21, 2019, 07:20 (UTC)