Mupirocin (Bactroban, Bactroban Topical, Bactroban Nasal)
Mupirocin
Glaxosmithkline South Africa (Pty) Limited
Registration
- Applicant
- Glaxosmithkline South Africa (Pty) Limited
- Registrations
- 3
- Schedule source
- SAHPRA documentation
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bactroban cream EACH 100,0 g CREAM CONTAINS MUPIROCIN CALCIUM EQUIVALENT TO MUPIROCIN 2,0 g | Cream | 34027434/20.1.6/0274 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Bactroban topical EACG 100,0 g OINTMENT CONTAINS MUPIROCIN 2,0 g | 20mgOintment | T0075T/20.1.6/0075Approved 3 March 2016 | Registered | S2 | PIPIL |
| Bactroban nasal EACH 100 g OINTMENT CONTAINS MUPIROCIN 2 g | 2 gOintment | W0218W/20.1.6/218Approved 3 March 2016 | Registered | S2 | PIPIL |
Regulatory status
Where S2 sits on the scale
A pharmacist can sell it directly, without a prescription.
Schedule 2 medicines sit behind the pharmacy counter. A pharmacist can decide to sell one of these directly, using their own professional judgement, without a doctor's prescription. It can also be dispensed against a prescription like the higher tiers, in which case the usual repeat limits apply. A child under 12 may only be sold a Schedule 2 substance on a prescription, or on a written order that names the purpose and carries a signature the seller recognises. Even though it cannot be advertised to the public in the ordinary sense, its price, name, pack size and strength can still be told to the public, as long as nothing links it to what it treats.
Schedule S2, read from the product's PI-PIL leaflet.
The Consolidated Schedules list this ingredient up to S4; the leaflet's S2 applies to this product.
Who may supply: Only a pharmacist, pharmacist intern or supervised pharmacist's assistant may sell it without a prescription. It may otherwise be dispensed by a pharmacist against a written or verbal prescription from an authorised prescriber; a veterinarian, who may also prescribe, compound or dispense it directly; a medical practitioner or dentist, who may prescribe it and may compound or dispense it directly only if licensed under section 22C(1)(a); and, for animal treatment, a person practising a para-veterinary profession, on a veterinarian's written or verbal instruction.
Consolidated Schedules listings for Mupirocin
S4: Mupirocin
- except when intended for topical application to the epidermis, nares and external ear.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 7193
S2: Mupirocin
- when intended for application to the skin, nares and external ear.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 2359
Pharmacological class: Topical antibiotics. (class 20.1.6)
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
No structure available
This product's active ingredient could not be matched to a single known compound.
SAHPRA documents
Schedule Verification
This medication's schedule (S2) has been verified from official SAHPRA documents with 90% confidence.
These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.