Brand prices in the UAE

Glucophage 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 0.28

Glucophage (metformin): 500 mg tablets, AED 14.00 for 50 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.076 per tablet

AED 14.00 – AED 38.50

per pack

AED 8.40

30 tablets at the lowest price

listed packs

−73%

cheapest same-strength alternative

73% less

Dimet costs AED 0.13 per tablet for metformin 850 mg tablet, against AED 0.48 for Glucophage.

13 brands

of metformin are listed in the UAE, including Omformin, Pivox and Forkem.

3 countries

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

Every listed pack

Glucophage strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Glucophage official prices in the UAE
Product	Strength and form	Pack	Price	Per unit
Glucophage	500 mg tablets	50 tablets	AED 14.00	AED 0.28
Glucophage Xr	500 mg sustained release tablets	30 tablets	AED 25.00	AED 0.83
Glucophage Xr	750 mg sustained release tablets	30 tablets	AED 31.00	AED 1.03
Glucophage	850 mg tablets	30 tablets	AED 14.50	AED 0.48
Glucophage	1000 mg tablets	30 tablets	AED 19.00	AED 0.63
Glucophage Xr	1000 mg sustained release tablets	30 tablets	AED 38.50	AED 1.28

Glucophage is sold in the UAE as 500 mg tablet, 500 mg modified-release tablet, 750 mg modified-release tablet, 850 mg tablet, 1000 mg tablet and 1000 mg modified-release tablet. The official list names Merck Sante, FRANCE as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Glucophage vs other metformin 850 mg tablet in the UAE

DimetAED 0.13

FormitAED 0.21

GlymetAED 0.25

MetforAED 0.26

GlenphageAED 0.27

DimetAED 0.28

DialonAED 0.28

PivoxAED 0.28

DiaphageAED 0.28

OmforminAED 0.30

metformin 850 mg tablet: price per tablet (AED)

Alternatives
Product	Pack	Price	Per unit
Dimet	500 tablets	AED 66.00	AED 0.13
Formit	60 tablets	AED 12.50	AED 0.21
Glymet	30 tablets	AED 7.50	AED 0.25
Metfor	60 tablets	AED 15.50	AED 0.26
Glenphage	30 tablets	AED 8.00	AED 0.27
Dimet	50 tablets	AED 14.00	AED 0.28
Dialon	30 tablets	AED 8.50	AED 0.28
Pivox	30 tablets	AED 8.50	AED 0.28
Diaphage	30 tablets	AED 8.50	AED 0.28
Omformin	30 tablets	AED 9.00	AED 0.30

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

Glucophage price in other countries

By country
Country	Packs	Cheapest pack (local)	In USD	Price type
United Arab Emirates (this page)	6	AED 14.00	$3.81	Abu Dhabi DoH public price
Saudi Arabia	5	SAR 15.40	$4.11	SFDA public price
South Africa	6	R28.44	$1.71	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 metformin 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 Glucophage cost in the UAE?

Glucophage costs from AED 14.00 to AED 38.50 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is AED 0.28 (about $0.076). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

What is the generic name of Glucophage?

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

Is there a cheaper alternative to Glucophage in the UAE?

Yes. For metformin 850 mg tablet, Dimet is listed at AED 66.00 for 500 tablets, about 73% less than Glucophage. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.

Who makes Glucophage?

The official list names Merck Sante, FRANCE as the manufacturer of Glucophage products sold in the UAE.

Do I need a prescription for Glucophage in the UAE?

The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Glucophage 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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