Retrovir Price in the UAE (2026)
Retrovir (zidovudine): 10 mg/ml oral solution, 200. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $25.32Retrovir is already the lowest-priced zidovudine 10 mg oral liquid on the official list in the UAE.
list Retrovir: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Retrovir strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrovir | 10 mg/ml oral solution | 200 | AED 93.00 | — |
| Retrovir | 10 mg/ml solution for injection | 20 | AED 104 | — |
| Retrovir | 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion | 20 | AED 490 | — |
| Retrovir | 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion | 20 | AED 513 | — |
Retrovir is sold in the UAE as 10 mg oral liquid and 10 mg injection. The official list names The Wellcome Foundation Limited, UNITED KINGDOM, GlaxoSmithKline, UNITED KINGDOM and ViiV Healthcare UK Limited, UNITED KINGDOM as the manufacturers. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Retrovir vs other zidovudine 10 mg oral liquid in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zidovudine | 240 | AED 300 | — |
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.
Retrovir price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 4 | AED 93.00 | $25.32 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | SAR 53.20 | $14.19 | 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 zidovudine product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.
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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