Healthcare costs in the UAE (2026)
In Abu Dhabi the Department of Health publishes the official public price of every registered medicine. Pharmacies may not charge more than this price.
3,155 medicines
Medicine prices in the UAE
Every medicine on the official list, with the Abu Dhabi DoH public price. How medicine prices work in the UAE.
Most-listed medicines
- Sodium Chloride178 productsfrom AED 1.00
- Diclofenac173 productsfrom AED 1.48
- Paracetamol140 productsfrom AED 2.50
- Ibuprofen126 productsfrom AED 2.50
- Rosuvastatin125 productsfrom AED 23.50
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid121 productsfrom AED 10.00
- Hyaluronate113 productsfrom AED 14.00
- Colecalciferol102 productsfrom AED 16.00
- Levetiracetam100 productsfrom AED 39.00
- Ondansetron96 productsfrom AED 10.50
- Tadalafil91 productsfrom AED 14.00
- Azithromycin89 productsfrom AED 9.00
Per tablet or capsule
Cheapest and most expensive medicines in the UAE
| Cheapest | Strength | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | 600 mg tablet | AED 0.040 |
| Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Carbonate | 680 mg,80 mg chewable tablet | AED 0.052 |
| Digoxin | 0.25 mg tablet | AED 0.056 |
| Prednisolone | 5 mg tablet | AED 0.064 |
| Metoclopramide | 10 mg tablet | AED 0.067 |
| Chlorphenamine | 4 mg tablet | AED 0.079 |
| Pentaerithrityl Tetranitrate | 10 mg tablet | AED 0.080 |
| Vitamin B6 | 50 mg tablet | AED 0.081 |
| Most expensive | Strength | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Taletrectinib Adipate | 200 mg capsule | AED 42,117 |
| Dordaviprone | 125 mg capsule | AED 16,044 |
| Cladribine | 10 mg tablet | AED 15,683 |
| Ixazomib | 2.3 mg capsule | AED 15,445 |
| Tovorafenib | 100 mg tablet | AED 10,140 |
| Azacitidine | 300 mg tablet | AED 5,555 |
| Diazoxide Choline | 150 mg modified-release tablet | AED 5,117 |
| Enasidenib | 100 mg tablet | AED 4,798 |
7,010 brand names
Brand medicine prices in the UAE
Search by the name on the box: every brand on the official list, with the medicine it contains and cheaper alternatives.
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