Dacogen Price in the UAE (2026)
Dacogen (decitabine): 50 mg solution for injection, 1. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $1,582Decitabine costs AED 748 per pack for decitabine 50 mg injection, against AED 5,809 for Dacogen.
list Dacogen: United Arab Emirates and South Africa.
Dacogen strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacogen | 50 mg solution for injection | 1 | AED 5,809 | — |
| Dacogen | 50 mg powder for solution for intravenous infusion | — | AED 6,475 | — |
Dacogen is sold in the UAE as 50 mg injection. The official list names Cilag GmbH International, SWITZERLAND and Janssen‑Cilag International NV, Belgium as the manufacturers. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Dacogen vs other decitabine 50 mg injection in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decitabine | — | AED 748 | — |
| Decitabine | 1 | AED 914 | — |
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.
Dacogen price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 2 | AED 5,809 | $1,582 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| South Africa | 1 | R22,177 | $1,336 | Single Exit Price (SEP) |
Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.
How public prices work in the UAE
Prices on this page are the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.
See every decitabine product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.
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Sources
- Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- 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.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error