Brand prices in the UAE

Famvir 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 17.50

Famvir (famciclovir): 125 mg tablets, AED 175 for 10 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $4.77 per tablet

AED 175 – AED 947

per pack

AED 525

30 tablets at the lowest price

listed packs

−89%

cheapest same-strength alternative

89% less

Famciclovir costs AED 3.45 per tablet for famciclovir 250 mg tablet, against AED 32.57 for Famvir.

4 brands

of famciclovir are listed in the UAE, including Famcimac, Virova and Famlogen.

3 countries

list Famvir: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

Every listed pack

Famvir strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Famvir official prices in the UAE
Product	Strength and form	Pack	Price	Per unit
Famvir	125 mg tablets	10 tablets	AED 175	AED 17.50
Famvir	250 mg tablets	21 tablets	AED 684	AED 32.57
Famvir	500 mg tablets	14 tablets	AED 947	AED 67.64

Famvir is sold in the UAE as 125 mg tablet, 250 mg tablet and 500 mg tablet. The official list names Novartis Pharma AG, SWITZERLAND as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Famvir vs other famciclovir 250 mg tablet in the UAE

FamciclovirAED 3.45

FamcimacAED 14.32

VirovaAED 15.19

VirovaAED 19.53

FamlogenAED 19.87

FamlogenAED 25.58

Famvir (this page)AED 32.57

famciclovir 250 mg tablet: price per tablet (AED)

Alternatives
Product	Pack	Price	Per unit
Famciclovir	30 tablets	AED 104	AED 3.45
Famcimac	30 tablets	AED 430	AED 14.32
Virova	100 tablets	AED 1,519	AED 15.19
Virova	20 tablets	AED 391	AED 19.53
Famlogen	100 tablets	AED 1,987	AED 19.87
Famlogen	20 tablets	AED 512	AED 25.58

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

Famvir price in other countries

By country
Country	Packs	Cheapest pack (local)	In USD	Price type
United Arab Emirates (this page)	3	AED 175	$47.65	Abu Dhabi DoH public price
Saudi Arabia	2	SAR 96.25	$25.67	SFDA public price
South Africa	2	R210	$12.63	Single Exit Price (SEP)

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

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

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Famvir cost in the UAE?

Famvir costs from AED 175 to AED 947 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is AED 17.50 (about $4.77). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

What is the generic name of Famvir?

Famvir contains famciclovir. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Famvir in the UAE?

Yes. For famciclovir 250 mg tablet, Famciclovir is listed at AED 104 for 30 tablets, about 89% less than Famvir. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.

Who makes Famvir?

The official list names Novartis Pharma AG, SWITZERLAND as the manufacturer of Famvir products sold in the UAE.

Do I need a prescription for Famvir in the UAE?

The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Famvir as a prescription-only medicine.

Evidence

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.

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