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Jakavi 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 204

Jakavi (ruxolitinib): 5 mg tablets, AED 11,400 for 56 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $55.43 per tablet

AED 11,400 – AED 22,806

per pack

AED 6,107

30 tablets at the lowest price

listed packs

public price

price type

2 brands

of ruxolitinib are listed in the UAE, including Opzelura.

3 countries

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

Every listed pack

Jakavi strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Jakavi official prices in the UAE
Product	Strength and form	Pack	Price	Per unit
Jakavi	5 mg tablets	56 tablets	AED 11,400	AED 204
Jakavi	15 mg tablets	56 tablets	AED 22,806	AED 407
Jakavi	20 mg tablets	56 tablets	AED 22,806	AED 407

Jakavi is sold in the UAE as 5 mg tablet, 15 mg tablet and 20 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 brand, other countries

Jakavi price in other countries

By country
Country	Packs	Cheapest pack (local)	In USD	Price type
United Arab Emirates (this page)	3	AED 11,400	$3,104	Abu Dhabi DoH public price
Saudi Arabia	3	SAR 6,978	$1,861	SFDA public price
South Africa	3	R24,961	$1,504	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 ruxolitinib product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

Other brands of ruxolitinib

Ruxolitinib brands in the UAE

Opzelura1 packfrom AED 4,357

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Jakavi cost in the UAE?

Jakavi costs from AED 11,400 to AED 22,806 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is AED 204 (about $55.43). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

What is the generic name of Jakavi?

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

Who makes Jakavi?

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

Do I need a prescription for Jakavi in the UAE?

The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Jakavi 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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