Desferal Price in the UAE (2026)
Desferal (desferrioxamine): 500 mg solution for injection, 10. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $92.72Desferal is already the lowest-priced desferrioxamine 500 mg injection on the official list in the UAE.
list Desferal: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
Desferal strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desferal | 500 mg solution for injection | 10 | AED 341 | — |
Desferal is sold in the UAE as 500 mg injection. The official list names Ciba Geigy, SWITZERLAND as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Desferal vs other desferrioxamine 500 mg injection in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desferrioxamine Mesylate | 10 | AED 974 | — |
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.
Desferal price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 1 | AED 341 | $92.72 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | SAR 111 | $29.59 | SFDA public price |
| South Africa | 1 | R3,640 | $219 | 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 desferrioxamine 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