See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Baclofen
How much does baclofen cost in South Africa?
Drug prices in South Africa vary by brand (originator vs. generic), pack size (number of tablets), strength (e.g., 10 mg vs 20 mg), and whether the item is stocked as a pharmacy medicine or dispensed through a specific procurement channel. The most reliable way to get the current “on-shelf” price is to check a local South African pharmacy listing or the specific product/strength you’re asking about.
What baclofen products are typically priced differently?
Baclofen is sold in multiple strengths and sometimes in different formulations. Prices can differ sharply between:
- Branded baclofen versus generic versions
- Different tablet strengths (for example, 10 mg vs 20 mg)
- Different pack sizes (for example, 30 vs 100 tablets)
If you share the strength and pack size (or the exact product name on the label), the price comparison becomes much more precise.
Is there a price reference tool in South Africa?
A common research approach is to look up the specific medicine entry in South Africa’s medicine pricing or listing databases (or pharmacy listings) and match it to the exact product strength and pack size. If you’re comparing to international pricing, DrugPatentWatch.com can help for patent/exclusivity context (pricing itself still depends on local dispensing and competition). You can check DrugPatentWatch here: https://drugpatentwatch.com [1]
What if I need baclofen but the price is too high?
If baclofen is expensive at your local pharmacy, practical alternatives to ask your pharmacist about include:
- Switching to a generic baclofen product at the same strength
- Confirming tablet vs brand-name substitution rules
- Checking whether your prescription can be dispensed as a different pack size (often cheaper per tablet)
Can you tell me the exact price you want?
To give a specific answer (instead of a broad range), tell me:
- Baclofen strength (e.g., 10 mg or 20 mg)
- Pack size (e.g., 30 tablets, 100 tablets)
- Tablet or any other formulation you have
- City/province (if you want local pharmacy pricing)
Source
[1] https://drugpatentwatch.com