Rifadin Price in the UAE (2026)
Rifadin (rifampicin): 150 mg capsules, AED 105 for 100 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.28 per capsuleR-Cin 300 costs AED 0.69 per capsule for rifampicin 300 mg capsule, against AED 2.10 for Rifadin.
of rifampicin are listed in the UAE, including R-Cin, Rifampin and Eremfat.
list Rifadin: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Rifadin strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifadin | 100 mg/5ml syrup | 60 | AED 13.67 | — |
| Rifadin | 100 mg/5ml syrup | 120 | AED 41.40 | — |
| Rifadin | 150 mg capsules | 100 capsules | AED 105 | AED 1.05 |
| Rifadin | 150 mg capsules | 100 capsules | AED 276 | AED 2.76 |
| Rifadin | 300 mg capsules | 100 capsules | AED 210 | AED 2.10 |
| Rifadin | 300 mg capsules | 100 capsules | AED 330 | AED 3.30 |
| Rifadin | 600 mg powder for solution for intravenous infusion | 20 | AED 43.76 | — |
| Rifadin | 600 mg powder for solution for intravenous infusion | — | AED 409 | — |
Rifadin is sold in the UAE as 100 mg oral liquid, 150 mg capsule, 300 mg capsule and 600 mg injection. The official list names Gruppo Lepetit, ITALY, Sanofi Aventis, UNITED KINGDOM and Sanofi Aventis New Zealand Limited, NEW ZEALAND as the manufacturers. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Rifadin vs other rifampicin 300 mg capsule in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-Cin 300 | 100 capsules | AED 69.00 | AED 0.69 |
| Rifaren | 1000 capsules | AED 2,185 | AED 2.19 |
| Rifampicin | 60 capsules | AED 157 | AED 2.61 |
| Rifampicin | 100 capsules | AED 264 | AED 2.64 |
| Rifampicin | 30 capsules | AED 114 | AED 3.80 |
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.
Rifadin price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 8 | AED 13.67 | $3.72 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | SAR 35.65 | $9.51 | 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 rifampicin 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.
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