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Dexmethsone Price in the UAE (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest Abu Dhabi DoH public price per tablet
AED 0.80

Dexmethsone (dexamethasone): 4 mg tablets, AED 24.00 for 30 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.22 per tablet
AED 24.00 – AED 31.92
per pack
AED 24.00
30 tablets at the lowest price
2
listed packs
−53%
cheapest same-strength alternative
53% less

Arcodexan costs AED 0.50 per tablet for dexamethasone 0.5 mg tablet, against AED 1.06 for Dexmethsone.

11 brands

of dexamethasone are listed in the UAE, including Arcodexan, Decadron and Maxidex.

Every listed pack

Dexmethsone strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Dexmethsone official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Dexmethsone0.5 mg tablets30 tabletsAED 31.92AED 1.06
Dexmethsone4 mg tablets30 tabletsAED 24.00AED 0.80

Dexmethsone is sold in the UAE as 0.5 mg tablet and 4 mg tablet. The official list names Aspen Pharmacare Pty Ltd, AUSTRALIA and Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty, AUSTRALIA as the manufacturers. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Dexmethsone vs other dexamethasone 0.5 mg tablet in the UAE

ArcodexanAED 0.50
DexamethasoneAED 0.67
DexamethasoneAED 0.86
DexamethasoneAED 0.95
Dexmethsone (this page)AED 1.06
dexamethasone 0.5 mg tablet: price per tablet (AED)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Arcodexan20 tabletsAED 10.00AED 0.50
Dexamethasone100 tabletsAED 67.20AED 0.67
Dexamethasone100 tabletsAED 86.25AED 0.86
Dexamethasone100 tabletsAED 95.20AED 0.95

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.

What this price means

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 dexamethasone product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Dexmethsone cost in the UAE?
Dexmethsone costs from AED 24.00 to AED 31.92 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is AED 0.80 (about $0.22). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Dexmethsone?
Dexmethsone contains dexamethasone. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dexmethsone in the UAE?
Yes. For dexamethasone 0.5 mg tablet, Arcodexan is listed at AED 10.00 for 20 tablets, about 53% less than Dexmethsone. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Dexmethsone?
The official list names Aspen Pharmacare Pty Ltd, AUSTRALIA and Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty, AUSTRALIA as the manufacturers of Dexmethsone products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Dexmethsone in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Dexmethsone as a prescription-only medicine.
Evidence

Sources

  1. 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.
  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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