Nexium Price in the UAE (2026)
Nexium (esomeprazole): 20 mg tablets, AED 139 for 28 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $1.35 per tabletPumpinox costs AED 1.18 per tablet for esomeprazole 20 mg tablet, against AED 4.95 for Nexium.
of esomeprazole are listed in the UAE, including Esoblok, Pumpinox and Esom.
list Nexium: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Nexium strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexium | 10 mg granules for oral suspension | 10 | AED 94.00 | — |
| Nexium | 20 mg tablets | 14 tablets | AED 78.50 | AED 5.61 |
| Nexium | 20 mg tablets | 28 tablets | AED 139 | AED 4.95 |
| Nexium | 40 mg tablets | 14 tablets | AED 110 | AED 7.86 |
| Nexium | 40 mg tablets | 28 tablets | AED 194 | AED 6.91 |
| Nexium | 40 mg powder for solution for injection | 10 | AED 372 | — |
Nexium is sold in the UAE as 10 mg oral liquid, 20 mg tablet, 40 mg tablet and 40 mg injection. The official list names AstraZeneca AB, SWEDEN as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Nexium vs other esomeprazole 20 mg tablet in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpinox | 14 tablets | AED 16.50 | AED 1.18 |
| Gomups | 28 tablets | AED 55.00 | AED 1.96 |
| Pumpinox | 28 tablets | AED 55.00 | AED 1.96 |
| Nexpro | 30 tablets | AED 65.50 | AED 2.18 |
| Gomups | 14 tablets | AED 31.00 | AED 2.21 |
| Sompraz | 14 tablets | AED 31.00 | AED 2.21 |
| Protomax Mups | 14 tablets | AED 31.50 | AED 2.25 |
| Esolife | 28 tablets | AED 83.00 | AED 2.96 |
| Esolife | 14 tablets | AED 47.00 | AED 3.36 |
| Gfexa | 14 tablets | AED 47.00 | AED 3.36 |
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.
Nexium price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 6 | AED 78.50 | $21.38 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 6 | SAR 35.25 | $9.40 | 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.
See every esomeprazole product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.
Esomeprazole brands in the UAE
- Esoblok1 packfrom AED 15.00
- Pumpinox4 packsfrom AED 16.50
- Esom6 packsfrom AED 18.50
- Esolife9 packsfrom AED 24.50
- Gordex5 packsfrom AED 26.00
- Esowin2 packsfrom AED 31.00
- Gomups4 packsfrom AED 31.00
- Sompraz2 packsfrom AED 31.00
- Eziloc3 packsfrom AED 31.50
- Protomax Mups2 packsfrom AED 31.50
- Zynex2 packsfrom AED 32.00
- Gfexa2 packsfrom AED 34.50
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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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