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Generic medicines online in South Africa

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Featured catalogue medicines

Featured medicines

A selection across treatment areas. Each listing names the brand it's known by; open it for the active ingredient, strengths, packs and prices.

Viagra

Sildenafil

25mg · 50mg · 100mg

Sildenafil tablets for erectile dysfunction. Sexual arousal is still needed, so it is not an instant switch.

From$0.19/ tabletView

Zyban

Bupropion

150mg

Bupropion tablets for smoking cessation. It works on the same brain chemicals that nicotine affects, easing cravings.

From$0.93/ tabletView

Accutane

Isotretinoin

5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 30mg · 40mg

Isotretinoin capsules for severe acne. The skin becomes much more sensitive to sunlight during treatment.

From$0.45/ capsuleView

Cialis

Tadalafil

2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg

Tadalafil tablets for erectile dysfunction and an enlarged prostate. Its effect can last up to 36 hours.

From$0.50/ tabletView

Modalert

Modafinil

100mg · 200mg

Modafinil tablets for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnoea. It is a wakefulness-promoting medicine, not a conventional stimulant.

From$0.62/ tabletView

Trintellix

Vortioxetine

10mg

Vortioxetine tablets for major depressive disorder. It targets serotonin reuptake and receptors to help balance mood.

From$1.79/ tabletView

Propecia

Finasteride

1mg · 5mg

Finasteride tablets for male pattern hair loss. They lower a hormone that shrinks hair follicles.

From$0.40/ tabletView

Vaniqa

Eflornithine

13.9% 15g

Eflornithine cream for hirsutism. It slows the growth of unwanted facial hair.

From$94.33/ tubeView

Lipitor

Atorvastatin

5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg

Atorvastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease prevention. Grapefruit juice can raise its levels in the blood.

From$0.49/ tabletView

Avana

Avanafil

50mg · 100mg · 200mg

Avanafil tablets for erectile dysfunction. It is a newer PDE5 inhibitor that can start working faster than some older treatments in the same class.

From$3.58/ tabletView

Clomid

Clomifene

25mg · 50mg · 100mg

Clomifene tablets for female infertility. It stimulates ovulation by triggering hormone release from the pituitary gland, so regular monitoring is needed.

From$0.34/ tabletView

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Free Regular Delivery applies on orders over US$200. Orders of US$300 or more qualify for free Express Delivery, with an estimated 7-day service confirmed at checkout.

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Ordering questions

Do I need a prescription to order?

No. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription or a medical questionnaire. We are an online pharmacy broker, not a South African dispensing pharmacy. We place your order with our affiliated supplier and arrange delivery on your behalf.

Can I buy medicines like Viagra over the counter online in South Africa?

Yes, online. Choose the medicine, strength and pack, add it to your cart and check out, much like buying over the counter, with delivery to your address in South Africa.

How long does delivery to South Africa take?

Express Delivery has an estimated delivery time of 7 days, with online tracking; Regular Delivery takes up to 3 weeks. Regular is free over US$200 and Express from US$300.

Will I receive the brand or a generic?

Usually a generic. When a listing uses a brand name as a reference, what ships is a generic with the same active ingredient at the strength you choose; the product page says what you will receive.