Brand prices in the UAE

Gupisone 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 0.20

Gupisone (prednisolone): 5 mg tablets, AED 204 for 1000 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.056 per tablet

AED 8.50 – AED 953

per pack

AED 6.12

30 tablets at the lowest price

listed packs

−69%

cheapest same-strength alternative

69% less

Solone costs AED 0.064 per tablet for prednisolone 5 mg tablet, against AED 0.20 for Gupisone.

13 brands

of prednisolone are listed in the UAE, including Predo, Optipred and Econopred.

2 countries

list Gupisone: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Every listed pack

Gupisone strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Gupisone official prices in the UAE
Product	Strength and form	Pack	Price	Per unit
Gupisone	5 mg tablets	20 tablets	AED 8.50	AED 0.43
Gupisone	5 mg tablets	40 tablets	AED 17.00	AED 0.43
Gupisone	5 mg tablets	200 tablets	AED 56.50	AED 0.28
Gupisone	5 mg tablets	1000 tablets	AED 204	AED 0.20
Gupisone	15 mg/5ml syrup	120	AED 42.50	—
Gupisone	20 mg tablets	20 tablets	AED 28.50	AED 1.43
Gupisone	20 mg tablets	40 tablets	AED 57.00	AED 1.43
Gupisone	20 mg tablets	1000 tablets	AED 953	AED 0.95

Gupisone is sold in the UAE as 5 mg tablet, 15 mg oral liquid and 20 mg tablet. The official list names GULF PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (JULPHAR) [Ras al Khaimah;Uni and Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries), U.A.E as the manufacturers. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Gupisone vs other prednisolone 5 mg tablet in the UAE

SoloneAED 0.064

PredoAED 0.20

Gupisone (this page)AED 0.20

PrednisoloneAED 0.28

PrednisoloneAED 0.33

PanafcorteloneAED 0.35

Prednisolon LinzAED 0.36

Prednisolon NycomedAED 0.44

Prednisolon NycomedAED 0.55

prednisolone 5 mg tablet: price per tablet (AED)

Alternatives
Product	Pack	Price	Per unit
Solone	1000 tablets	AED 64.00	AED 0.064
Predo	30 tablets	AED 6.00	AED 0.20
Prednisolone	28 tablets	AED 7.72	AED 0.28
Prednisolone	28 tablets	AED 9.34	AED 0.33
Panafcortelone	60 tablets	AED 20.70	AED 0.35
Prednisolon Linz	1000 tablets	AED 360	AED 0.36
Prednisolon Nycomed	100 tablets	AED 43.50	AED 0.44
Prednisolon Nycomed	30 tablets	AED 16.50	AED 0.55

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

Gupisone price in other countries

By country
Country	Packs	Cheapest pack (local)	In USD	Price type
United Arab Emirates (this page)	8	AED 8.50	$2.31	Abu Dhabi DoH public price
Saudi Arabia	2	SAR 8.45	$2.25	SFDA public price

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 prednisolone 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 Gupisone cost in the UAE?

Gupisone costs from AED 8.50 to AED 953 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is AED 0.20 (about $0.056). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

What is the generic name of Gupisone?

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

Is there a cheaper alternative to Gupisone in the UAE?

Yes. For prednisolone 5 mg tablet, Solone is listed at AED 64.00 for 1000 tablets, about 69% less than Gupisone. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.

Who makes Gupisone?

The official list names GULF PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (JULPHAR) [Ras al Khaimah;Uni and Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries), U.A.E as the manufacturers of Gupisone products sold in the UAE.

Do I need a prescription for Gupisone in the UAE?

The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Gupisone 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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