A Guide to Birth Control Pill Prices in South Africa

 

What this page can help you with:

• General price guidelines for birth control pill brands
• List of birth control pill names available in South Africa
• Skip the appointment and pharmacy: How to get birth control prescribed online by a doctor

How much are birth control pills in South Africa?

For most brands, 1 pill pack lasts for 1 month, and each pack can cost anywhere from R60 to R360. The table below represents the maximum price that you should be paying for your medicines.

 

What you need to know

Pharmacies cannot advertise the exact price of prescription medications online because of government regulations. However, a general guideline close to the price can be given. For more information, you can visit the medicine price registry.

There are close to 25+ brands of pills available in South Africa. Here's a list of birth control pill names and their estimated prices.

Orange	- Affordable
Blue	- Semi-affordable
Red	- Expensive

 

Brand name	Price
Biphasil	R 62.14 - R 113.18
Hy-An	R 80.10 - R 140.65
Oralcon	R 87.82 - R 152.45
Microval	R 92.72 - R 159.94
Levette	R 93.79 - R 161.57
Ovral	R 98.83 - R 169.28
Triphasil	R 104.80 - R 178.42
Nordette	R 117.38 - R 197.65
Marvelon	R 119.80 - R 200.05
Ruby	R 123.82 - R 205.59
Femodene	R 126.83 - R 209.74
Nessifem	R 135.29 - R 221.41
Mercilon	R 138.41 - R 225.71
Melodene	R 140.55 - R 228.66
Ginette-35	R 150.26 - R 242.07
Mirelle	R 151.74 - R 244.10
Minerva-35	R 161.83 - R 258.02
Eloine	R 164.82 - R 262.15
Zoely	R 168.32 - R 266.98
Yasmin Plus	R 169.09 - R 268.04
Yasmin	R 176.11 - R 277.72
Yaz plus	R 203.87 - R 316.01
Qlaira	R 208.87 - R 322.91
Diane-35	R 211.11 - R 326.00
Yaz	R 213.35 - R 329.09

Birth control is not sold over the counter unless you have a prescription. To get it prescribed you will need to usually do the following: 

1. Book a doctor's appointment
2. Get a prescription from the doctor during your appointment
3. Visit a pharmacy to purchase your medication

 

Prescription duration	Cost
1 month (once-off)	R120
3 months  (once-off)	R250
6 months  (once-off)	R400

	Select a birth control method Request a prescription for birth control pill & head to checkout
	Choose how to get your medication 1. Get a PDF script to purchase your medication at any pharmacy 2. Purchase directly from our delivery partner Clicks through their EFT option(free delivery)
	Online Screening Answer some health questions, choose a pill brand & make payment for your script
	Get medically reviewed Our licensed providers will review your order for eligibility and safety within 24 hours
	Get your medication If approved you will receive a script via email. If you have chosen delivery, our partner pharmacy will contact you via email.

1. Book a telephonic consultation with one of our licensed medical professionals to discuss your needs. The cost of our consult is R400 and includes a 3-month prescription.
2. Check out our informative blog on Finding the best contraception for you

 

 

FAQs

What is the price of birth control pills at Clicks?

The price of birth control pills at Clicks Pharmacy in South Africa generally ranges from around R90 to R270 per pack, depending on the specific brand and type of pill. For example, Ovral 28 pills are typically priced between R98.83 and R169.28.