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Roaccutane 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 3.35

Roaccutane (isotretinoin): 10 mg capsules, AED 101 for 30 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.91 per capsule
AED 101 – AED 250
per pack
AED 101
30 capsules at the lowest price
2
listed packs
−74%
cheapest same-strength alternative
74% less

Xeractan costs AED 2.20 per capsule for isotretinoin 20 mg capsule, against AED 8.33 for Roaccutane.

12 brands

of isotretinoin are listed in the UAE, including Tretin, Isotrex and Sotret.

3 countries

list Roaccutane: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

Every listed pack

Roaccutane strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Roaccutane official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Roaccutane10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 101AED 3.35
Roaccutane20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 250AED 8.33

Roaccutane is sold in the UAE as 10 mg capsule and 20 mg capsule. The official list names Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH, Germany and F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., SWITZERLAND as the manufacturers. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a controlled medicine (special prescription).

Same ingredient, same strength

Roaccutane vs other isotretinoin 20 mg capsule in the UAE

XeractanAED 2.20
A-CnotrenAED 2.75
SotretAED 3.33
RuatineAED 3.33
ReducarAED 4.17
OrataneAED 5.30
DecutanAED 5.30
OrataneAED 5.30
TretinAED 6.02
CuracneAED 6.12
isotretinoin 20 mg capsule: price per capsule (AED)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Xeractan30 capsulesAED 66.00AED 2.20
A-Cnotren30 capsulesAED 82.50AED 2.75
Sotret30 capsulesAED 100AED 3.33
Ruatine30 capsulesAED 100AED 3.33
Reducar30 capsulesAED 125AED 4.17
Oratane30 capsulesAED 159AED 5.30
Decutan50 capsulesAED 265AED 5.30
Oratane60 capsulesAED 318AED 5.30
Tretin30 capsulesAED 181AED 6.02
Curacne30 capsulesAED 184AED 6.12

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.

Same brand, other countries

Roaccutane price in other countries

By country
CountryPacksCheapest pack (local)In USDPrice type
United Arab Emirates (this page)2AED 101$27.37Abu Dhabi DoH public price
Saudi Arabia2SAR 77.50$20.67SFDA public price
South Africa2R343$20.64Single Exit Price (SEP)

Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.

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 isotretinoin 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 Roaccutane cost in the UAE?
Roaccutane costs from AED 101 to AED 250 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per capsule is AED 3.35 (about $0.91). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Roaccutane?
Roaccutane contains isotretinoin. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Roaccutane in the UAE?
Yes. For isotretinoin 20 mg capsule, Xeractan is listed at AED 66.00 for 30 capsules, about 74% less than Roaccutane. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Roaccutane?
The official list names Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH, Germany and F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., SWITZERLAND as the manufacturers of Roaccutane products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Roaccutane in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Roaccutane as a controlled medicine (special prescription).
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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