Isotrex Price in the UAE (2026)
Isotrex (isotretinoin): 0.5 mg/g gel, 30. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $6.40Tretin costs AED 21.50 per pack for isotretinoin 0.5 mg gel, against AED 23.50 for Isotrex.
of isotretinoin are listed in the UAE, including Tretin, Sotret and A-Cnotren.
list Isotrex: United Arab Emirates and South Africa.
Isotrex strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isotrex | 0.5 mg/g gel | 30 | AED 23.50 | — |
Isotrex is sold in the UAE as 0.5 mg gel. The official list names Stiefel Laboratories (Ireland) Limited, IRELAND as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Isotrex vs other isotretinoin 0.5 mg gel in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tretin | 30 | AED 21.50 | — |
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.
Isotrex price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 1 | AED 23.50 | $6.40 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| South Africa | 1 | R182 | $10.94 | Single Exit Price (SEP) |
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.
See every isotretinoin product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.
Isotretinoin brands in the UAE
- Tretin3 packsfrom AED 21.50
- Sotret2 packsfrom AED 40.00
- A-Cnotren2 packsfrom AED 50.00
- Xeractan1 packfrom AED 66.00
- Reducar2 packsfrom AED 69.50
- Isosupra2 packsfrom AED 72.00
- Oratane6 packsfrom AED 95.50
- Ruatine1 packfrom AED 100
- Roaccutane2 packsfrom AED 101
- Curacne3 packsfrom AED 105
- Decutan2 packsfrom AED 160
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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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