Medical Supplies in Lesotho
Medlive Medical Supplies ships medical equipment, PPE, diagnostic, laboratory and hospital supplies to healthcare buyers in Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Maputsoe and Mafeteng. Prices for Lesotho are quoted in US dollars, with freight, customs documentation and charges confirmed before you pay.
Importing Medical Supplies into Lesotho
Key authorities and rules for healthcare buyers.
Medical device & medicines regulator
Lesotho Medicines and Medical Devices Control Authority (LeMeRA)The Lesotho Medicines and Medical Devices Control Authority Act, 2023 came into force on 1 March 2026: medicines and medical devices need approval before they are sold or distributed. The authority is still being made operational, so confirm current procedures with the Ministry of Health.
Contact: Ministry of Health, Lesotho
Customs & revenue
Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL)Import duties, VAT and clearing are handled in Lesotho. We provide the export documents your clearing agent needs.
Trade blocs and agreements
SACUSADCAfCFTA
Lesotho and South Africa are both in the Southern African Customs Union: goods produced in the customs area move free of customs duties. Importers register with RSL for an importer's code.
Public tenders
Public tender listings (Lesotho Chamber of Commerce & Industry)Lesotho has no government e-procurement portal yet. Public tenders, including from the Lesotho Public Procurement Authority and the National Drug Service Organisation, are advertised in the press and listed by the Chamber of Commerce.
Send us a tender's specification through our Tender Enquiry service.
Public health supply chain
The National Drug Service Organisation (NDSO) acts as the central medical stores for the Ministry of Health.
How ordering from Lesotho works
- Add the products you need to your RFQ basket, or upload a list of SKUs.
- Send the basket with your delivery address in Lesotho and any import permit or tender details.
- We reply with a USD quotation: products, freight, customs documentation and applicable charges.
- Accept the quotation and pay by EFT; we dispatch from Cape Town.
Documents for your shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Customs documents for the SACU customs union, where qualifying goods move free of customs duty (local VAT applies)
- Manufacturer documentation and certificates where available
- Quotation and pro forma invoice for permits and approvals
Shop by Department
Twelve departments for clinical, laboratory, institutional and home-care supply in Lesotho.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you ship medical supplies to Lesotho?
Yes. We ship from Cape Town to Lesotho. Freight, customs documentation and applicable charges are confirmed in your quotation before you pay.
Which currency are prices in for Lesotho?
Products are shown as Price on request (USD). We quote in US dollars, including freight; local import taxes are paid in Lesotho (LSL).
Do I need a permit to import medical devices into Lesotho?
The Lesotho Medicines and Medical Devices Control Authority Act, 2023 came into force on 1 March 2026: medicines and medical devices need approval before they are sold or distributed. The authority is still being made operational, so confirm current procedures with the Ministry of Health. Confirm current requirements for your products with Ministry of Health, Lesotho.
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