Glacera Price in the UAE (2026)
Glacera (pioglitazone): 15 mg tablets, AED 29.00 for 30 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.26 per tabletGlacera is already the lowest-priced pioglitazone 15 mg tablet on the official list in the UAE.
of pioglitazone are listed in the UAE, including Glados, Pio and Glit.
list Glacera: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Glacera strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacera | 15 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 29.00 | AED 0.97 |
| Glacera | 30 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 48.00 | AED 1.60 |
Glacera is sold in the UAE as 15 mg tablet and 30 mg tablet. The official list names Riyadh Pharma (Medical and Cosmetic Products Company Ltd.), as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Glacera vs other pioglitazone 15 mg tablet in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioglin | 100 tablets | AED 95.50 | AED 0.96 |
| Glados | 30 tablets | AED 29.00 | AED 0.97 |
| Pio | 28 tablets | AED 48.50 | AED 1.73 |
| Glustin | 30 tablets | AED 73.00 | AED 2.43 |
| Glit | 28 tablets | AED 73.00 | AED 2.61 |
| Azucar | 100 tablets | AED 297 | AED 2.97 |
| Ipoz | 30 tablets | AED 91.50 | AED 3.05 |
| Pioglin | 30 tablets | AED 91.50 | AED 3.05 |
| Azucar | 30 tablets | AED 103 | AED 3.43 |
| Actos | 30 tablets | AED 131 | AED 4.37 |
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.
Glacera price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 2 | AED 29.00 | $7.90 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | SAR 37.80 | $10.08 | SFDA public price |
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.
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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.
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