Pred Price in the UAE (2026)
Pred (prednisolone): 10 mg/ml eye drops, 5. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $3.81Optipred costs AED 8.50 per pack for prednisolone 10 mg eye drops, against AED 14.00 for Pred.
of prednisolone are listed in the UAE, including Predo, Gupisone and Optipred.
list Pred: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
Pred strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pred Forte | 10 mg/ml eye drops | 5 | AED 14.00 | — |
Pred is sold in the UAE as 10 mg eye drops. The official list names Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ltd., IRELAND as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Pred vs other prednisolone 10 mg eye drops in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optipred | 5 | AED 8.50 | — |
| Econopred Plus | 5 | AED 10.50 | — |
| Apicort Forte | 10 | AED 18.00 | — |
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.
Pred price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 1 | AED 14.00 | $3.81 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | SAR 16.05 | $4.28 | SFDA public price |
| South Africa | 1 | R280 | $16.88 | 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 prednisolone product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.
Prednisolone brands in the UAE
- Predo3 packsfrom AED 6.00
- Gupisone8 packsfrom AED 8.50
- Optipred1 packfrom AED 8.50
- Econopred1 packfrom AED 10.50
- Apicort2 packsfrom AED 11.50
- Isolone2 packsfrom AED 12.00
- Predsolone1 packfrom AED 20.00
- Panafcortelone2 packsfrom AED 20.70
- Solone2 packsfrom AED 23.52
- Predfoam1 packfrom AED 69.00
- Predsol1 packfrom AED 145
- Predsol Retention Enema1 packfrom AED 980
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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.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error