Brand prices in the UAE

Trexan 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 tablet

AED 1.10

Trexan (methotrexate): 2.5 mg tablets, AED 33.00 for 30 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.30 per tablet

AED 33.00 – AED 73.00

per pack

AED 33.00

30 tablets at the lowest price

listed packs

−71%

cheapest same-strength alternative

71% less

Methotrexate costs AED 1.43 per tablet for methotrexate 10 mg tablet, against AED 4.87 for Trexan.

10 brands

of methotrexate are listed in the UAE, including Oriotrexate, Basitrex and Emthexate.

2 countries

list Trexan: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Every listed pack

Trexan strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Trexan official prices in the UAE
Product	Strength and form	Pack	Price	Per unit
Trexan	2.5 mg tablets	30 tablets	AED 33.00	AED 1.10
Trexan	10 mg tablets	15 tablets	AED 73.00	AED 4.87

Trexan is sold in the UAE as 2.5 mg tablet and 10 mg tablet. The official list names Orion Corporation, FINLAND as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Trexan vs other methotrexate 10 mg tablet in the UAE

MethotrexateAED 1.43

MethotrexateAED 1.52

MethotrexateAED 1.69

MethotrexateAED 3.38

Trexan (this page)AED 4.87

OriotrexateAED 4.87

methotrexate 10 mg tablet: price per tablet (AED)

Alternatives
Product	Pack	Price	Per unit
Methotrexate	100 tablets	AED 143	AED 1.43
Methotrexate	50 tablets	AED 76.19	AED 1.52
Methotrexate	100 tablets	AED 169	AED 1.69
Methotrexate	100 tablets	AED 338	AED 3.38
Oriotrexate	15 tablets	AED 73.00	AED 4.87

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

Trexan price in other countries

By country
Country	Packs	Cheapest pack (local)	In USD	Price type
United Arab Emirates (this page)	2	AED 33.00	$8.99	Abu Dhabi DoH public price
Saudi Arabia	1	SAR 275	$73.44	SFDA 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 methotrexate 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 Trexan cost in the UAE?

Trexan costs from AED 33.00 to AED 73.00 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is AED 1.10 (about $0.30). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

What is the generic name of Trexan?

Trexan contains methotrexate. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Trexan in the UAE?

Yes. For methotrexate 10 mg tablet, Methotrexate is listed at AED 143 for 100 tablets, about 71% less than Trexan. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.

Who makes Trexan?

The official list names Orion Corporation, FINLAND as the manufacturer of Trexan products sold in the UAE.

Do I need a prescription for Trexan in the UAE?

The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Trexan as a prescription-only medicine.

Evidence

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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