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Ruatine 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 3.33

Ruatine (isotretinoin): 20 mg capsules, AED 100 for 30 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.91 per capsule
AED 100
per pack
AED 100.00
30 capsules at the lowest price
1
listed pack
−34%
cheapest same-strength alternative
34% less

Xeractan costs AED 2.20 per capsule for isotretinoin 20 mg capsule, against AED 3.33 for Ruatine.

12 brands

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

2 countries

list Ruatine: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Every listed pack

Ruatine strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Ruatine official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Ruatine20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 100AED 3.33

Ruatine is sold in the UAE as 20 mg capsule. The official list names MS PHARMA PARTNERS HOLDING WLL, U.A.E as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a controlled medicine (special prescription).

Same ingredient, same strength

Ruatine vs other isotretinoin 20 mg capsule in the UAE

XeractanAED 2.20
A-CnotrenAED 2.75
Ruatine (this page)AED 3.33
SotretAED 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
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
Roaccutane30 capsulesAED 250AED 8.33

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

Ruatine price in other countries

By country
CountryPacksCheapest pack (local)In USDPrice type
United Arab Emirates (this page)1AED 100$27.23Abu Dhabi DoH public price
Saudi Arabia2SAR 55.45$14.79SFDA public price

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 Ruatine cost in the UAE?
Ruatine costs AED 100; the lowest price per capsule is AED 3.33 (about $0.91). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Ruatine?
Ruatine 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 Ruatine in the UAE?
Yes. For isotretinoin 20 mg capsule, Xeractan is listed at AED 66.00 for 30 capsules, about 34% less than Ruatine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Ruatine?
The official list names MS PHARMA PARTNERS HOLDING WLL, U.A.E as the manufacturer of Ruatine products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Ruatine in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Ruatine 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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