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Sotret 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 1.33

Sotret (isotretinoin): 10 mg capsules, AED 40.00 for 30 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.36 per capsule
AED 40.00 – AED 100
per pack
AED 40.00
30 capsules at the lowest price
2
listed packs
−34%
cheapest same-strength alternative
34% less

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

12 brands

of isotretinoin are listed in the UAE, including Tretin, Isotrex and A-Cnotren.

Every listed pack

Sotret strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Sotret official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Sotret10 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 40.00AED 1.33
Sotret20 mg capsules30 capsulesAED 100AED 3.33

Sotret is sold in the UAE as 10 mg capsule and 20 mg capsule. The official list names SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD., INDIA as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a controlled medicine (special prescription).

Same ingredient, same strength

Sotret vs other isotretinoin 20 mg capsule in the UAE

XeractanAED 2.20
A-CnotrenAED 2.75
Sotret (this page)AED 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
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
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.

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 Sotret cost in the UAE?
Sotret costs from AED 40.00 to AED 100 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per capsule is AED 1.33 (about $0.36). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Sotret?
Sotret 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 Sotret in the UAE?
Yes. For isotretinoin 20 mg capsule, Xeractan is listed at AED 66.00 for 30 capsules, about 34% less than Sotret. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Sotret?
The official list names SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD., INDIA as the manufacturer of Sotret products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Sotret in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Sotret 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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