Xifaxan Price in the UAE (2026)
Xifaxan (rifaximin): 200 mg tablets, AED 116 for 12 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $2.62 per tabletXifaxan is already the lowest-priced rifaximin 200 mg tablet on the official list in the UAE.
of rifaximin are listed in the UAE, including Normix and Targaxan.
list Xifaxan: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
Xifaxan strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xifaxan | 200 mg tablets | 12 tablets | AED 116 | AED 9.63 |
| Xifaxan | 550 mg tablets | 56 tablets | AED 1,240 | AED 22.13 |
Xifaxan is sold in the UAE as 200 mg tablet and 550 mg tablet. The official list names Alfasigma S.p.A, ITALY as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Xifaxan vs other rifaximin 200 mg tablet in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normix | 12 tablets | AED 264 | AED 22.01 |
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.
Xifaxan price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 2 | AED 116 | $31.45 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | SAR 83.90 | $22.37 | SFDA public price |
| South Africa | 1 | R3,904 | $235 | Single Exit Price (SEP) |
Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.
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 rifaximin product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.
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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.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error