Desmopressin Price in the UAE (2026)
Cheapest 0.1 mg tablet: Minirin, AED 178 for 30 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $1.62 per tabletWhat a patient pays for desmopressin in the UAE
Co-payment on the Abu Dhabi Basic insurance plan for this pack. Without insurance you pay up to the public price.
9 different brand names across 8 strengths are on the official list.
has the lowest listed price per tablet for the same strength: $0.24 vs $1.62 here (different price types; see below).
How much will Desmopressin 0.1 mg tablet cost you?
All 15 desmopressin products in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minirin | 0.1 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 178 | AED 5.93 |
| Minirin | 0.1 mg/ml aerosol for nasal spray | 5 | AED 190 | — |
| Octim | 150 mcg aerosol for nasal spray | 2.5 | AED 1,918 | — |
| Octim | 150 mcg aerosol for nasal spray | 2.5 | AED 2,068 | — |
| Minirin | 4 mcg/ml solution for injection | 1 | AED 236 | — |
| Ddavp | 4 mcg/ml solution for injection | 1 | AED 274 | — |
| Minurin | 4 mcg/ml solution for injection | 1 | AED 518 | — |
| Minirin | 4 mcg/ml solution for injection | 1 | AED 518 | — |
| Noctissin | 10 mcg liquid for nasal spray | 5 | AED 132 | — |
| Desmopressin | 10 mcg liquid for nasal spray | 5 | AED 148 | — |
| Stimate | 150 mcg liquid for nasal spray | 2.5 | AED 4,588 | — |
| Nictur | 360 mcg oral solution | 15 | AED 408 | — |
| Minirin Melt | 60 mcg sublingual tablets | 30 | AED 189 | AED 6.28 |
| Minirin Melt | 120 mcg sublingual tablets | 30 | AED 332 | AED 11.05 |
| Minirin | 0.2 mg tablets | 30 tablets | AED 324 | AED 10.80 |
Desmopressin 0.1 mg tablet: the UAE vs the United States
| Country | Price type | Per tablet (local) | Per unit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost | $0.24 | $0.24 |
Countries publish different kinds of price (manufacturer, reimbursement or retail), so differences are partly due to what is measured. Converted at official US dollar pegs (AED, SAR) and ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026.
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.
Every strength and form of desmopressin in the UAE
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mcg injection | 4 | AED 236 | — |
| 150 mcg inhaler | 2 | AED 1,918 | — |
| 10 mcg nasal spray | 2 | AED 132 | — |
| 0.1 mg tablet | 1 | AED 178 | AED 5.93 |
| 0.1 mg inhaler | 1 | AED 190 | — |
| 150 mcg nasal spray | 1 | AED 4,588 | — |
| 360 mcg oral liquid | 1 | AED 408 | — |
| 60 mcg orodispersible tablet | 1 | AED 189 | AED 6.28 |
| 120 mcg orodispersible tablet | 1 | AED 332 | AED 11.05 |
| 0.2 mg tablet | 1 | AED 324 | AED 10.80 |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
Brands of desmopressin in the UAE
8 brand names of desmopressin are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.
Desmopressin manufacturers in the UAE
The official list names 11 manufacturers for desmopressin in the UAE: Ferring GmbH, GERMANY, Ferring International Center S.A., SWITZERLAND, Ferring S.A.S., FRANCE, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd, UNITED KINGDOM, Ferring Pharma, UNITED KINGDOM, FERRING, Spain, Ferring B.V., NETHERLANDS and Alpharma ApS, DENMARK and 3 more.
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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