Tretin Price in the UAE (2026)
Tretin (isotretinoin): 10 mg capsules, AED 104 for 30 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.94 per capsuleXeractan costs AED 2.20 per capsule for isotretinoin 20 mg capsule, against AED 6.02 for Tretin.
of isotretinoin are listed in the UAE, including Isotrex, Sotret and A-Cnotren.
Tretin strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tretin | 0.5 mg/g gel | 30 | AED 21.50 | — |
| Tretin | 10 mg capsules | 30 capsules | AED 104 | AED 3.47 |
| Tretin | 20 mg capsules | 30 capsules | AED 181 | AED 6.02 |
Tretin is sold in the UAE as 0.5 mg gel, 10 mg capsule and 20 mg capsule. The official list names P.N. Gerolymatos S.A., GREECE and PNG Gerolymatos S.A., GREECE as the manufacturers. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Tretin vs other isotretinoin 20 mg capsule in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xeractan | 30 capsules | AED 66.00 | AED 2.20 |
| A-Cnotren | 30 capsules | AED 82.50 | AED 2.75 |
| Sotret | 30 capsules | AED 100 | AED 3.33 |
| Ruatine | 30 capsules | AED 100 | AED 3.33 |
| Reducar | 30 capsules | AED 125 | AED 4.17 |
| Oratane | 30 capsules | AED 159 | AED 5.30 |
| Decutan | 50 capsules | AED 265 | AED 5.30 |
| Oratane | 60 capsules | AED 318 | AED 5.30 |
| Curacne | 30 capsules | AED 184 | AED 6.12 |
| Roaccutane | 30 capsules | AED 250 | AED 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.
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.
Isotretinoin brands in the UAE
- Isotrex1 packfrom AED 23.50
- Sotret2 packsfrom AED 40.00
- A-Cnotren2 packsfrom AED 50.00
- Xeractan1 packfrom AED 66.00
- Reducar2 packsfrom AED 69.50
- Isosupra2 packsfrom AED 72.00
- Oratane6 packsfrom AED 95.50
- Ruatine1 packfrom AED 100
- Roaccutane2 packsfrom AED 101
- Curacne3 packsfrom AED 105
- Decutan2 packsfrom AED 160
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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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