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Rifaren 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 capsule
AED 2.19

Rifaren (rifampicin): 300 mg capsules, AED 2,185 for 1000 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.59 per capsule
AED 2,185
per pack
AED 65.55
30 capsules at the lowest price
1
listed pack
−68%
cheapest same-strength alternative
68% less

R-Cin 300 costs AED 0.69 per capsule for rifampicin 300 mg capsule, against AED 2.19 for Rifaren.

6 brands

of rifampicin are listed in the UAE, including Rifadin, R-Cin and Rifampin.

Every listed pack

Rifaren strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Rifaren official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Rifaren300 mg capsules1000 capsulesAED 2,185AED 2.19

Rifaren is sold in the UAE as 300 mg capsule. The official list names Remedica Ltd., UNITED KINGDOM as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Rifaren vs other rifampicin 300 mg capsule in the UAE

R-Cin 300AED 0.69
RifadinAED 2.10
Rifaren (this page)AED 2.19
RifampicinAED 2.61
RifampicinAED 2.64
RifadinAED 3.30
RifampicinAED 3.80
rifampicin 300 mg capsule: price per capsule (AED)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
R-Cin 300100 capsulesAED 69.00AED 0.69
Rifadin100 capsulesAED 210AED 2.10
Rifampicin60 capsulesAED 157AED 2.61
Rifampicin100 capsulesAED 264AED 2.64
Rifadin100 capsulesAED 330AED 3.30
Rifampicin30 capsulesAED 114AED 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.

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 rifampicin product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Rifaren cost in the UAE?
Rifaren costs AED 2,185; the lowest price per capsule is AED 2.19 (about $0.59). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Rifaren?
Rifaren contains rifampicin. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rifaren in the UAE?
Yes. For rifampicin 300 mg capsule, R-Cin 300 is listed at AED 69.00 for 100 capsules, about 68% less than Rifaren. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Rifaren?
The official list names Remedica Ltd., UNITED KINGDOM as the manufacturer of Rifaren products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Rifaren in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Rifaren as a prescription-only medicine.
Evidence

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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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