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Optichlor Price in Saudi Arabia (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest SFDA public price
SAR 7.80

Optichlor (chloramphenicol): 0.5 · eye drops, solution. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $2.08
SAR 7.80
per pack
1
strength
1
listed pack
−10%
cheapest same-strength alternative
10% less

Riachol 0.5% Eye Drop costs SAR 7.00 per pack for chloramphenicol eye drops, against SAR 7.80 for Optichlor.

3 brands

of chloramphenicol are listed in Saudi Arabia, including Phenicol and Riachol.

2 countries

list Optichlor: Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Every listed pack

Optichlor strengths, packs and prices in Saudi Arabia

Optichlor official prices in Saudi Arabia
ProductStrength (as listed) · formPackPricePer unit
Optichlor 0.5% Opthalmic Drop0.5 · eye drops, solution—SAR 7.80—

Optichlor is sold in Saudi Arabia as eye drops.

Same ingredient, same strength

Optichlor vs other chloramphenicol eye drops in Saudi Arabia

Riachol 0.5% Eye DropSAR 7.00
Optichlor (this page)SAR 7.80
Riachol Eye Oint.1%SAR 10.00
chloramphenicol eye drops: price per pack (SAR)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Riachol 0.5% Eye Drop—SAR 7.00—
Riachol Eye Oint.1%—SAR 10.00—

Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.

Same brand, other countries

Optichlor price in other countries

By country
CountryPacksCheapest pack (local)In USDPrice type
Saudi Arabia (this page)1SAR 7.80$2.08SFDA public price
United Arab Emirates1AED 7.50$2.04Abu Dhabi DoH public price

Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.

What this price means

How public prices work in Saudi Arabia

Prices on this page are the registered public price per pack listed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Pharmacies may not sell above this price. Insurance or government hospitals may cover the cost for eligible patients.

See every chloramphenicol product and price in Saudi Arabia, or read the guide to medicine prices in Saudi Arabia.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Optichlor cost in Saudi Arabia?
Optichlor costs SAR 7.80. This is the registered public price per pack listed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Pharmacies may not sell above this price. Insurance or government hospitals may cover the cost for eligible patients..
What is the generic name of Optichlor?
Optichlor contains chloramphenicol. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Optichlor in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. For chloramphenicol eye drops, Riachol 0.5% Eye Drop is listed at SAR 7.00, about 10% less than Optichlor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Registered Drugs List with public prices. www.sfda.gov.sa/en/drugs-list. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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